# The Analog Clock vs Learning Clock Timer

The clearest difference is price: The Analog Clock at Free against Learning Clock Timer's $3.99. The Analog Clock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). Learning Clock Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

The Analog Clock is free to download; Learning Clock Timer costs $3.99 up front. The Analog Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Learning Clock Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Analog Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Analog Clock ships an update every 8 months, Learning Clock Timer every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Analog Clock | Learning Clock Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-clock-timer/id1671797554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) | [Keaton.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/464191934) |

## What reviewers say

### The Analog Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379)

This app displays a customizable analog clock on your entire screen. Personalize background and theme colors, and choose between numbers or Roman numerals for the dial. A premium plan unlocks all designs and advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog clock display, Ad-free clock viewing, Landscape orientation support, Customizable background and theme colors, Choice of number or Roman numeral dial, Access to all designs with Premium Plan

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Helpful for timing activities
- 💡 Customizable background color
- 🕰️ Good visual representation of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙅‍♀️ Lack of alarm/timer features
- 🤖 Excessive ads and tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty changing clock appearance
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- Clock time not displaying correctly
- Ads interfering with other app functions

**Requested features**

- Add alarm and timer functions
- Reduce ads and tracking
- Allow more customization options
- Improve time accuracy


### Learning Clock Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-clock-timer/id1671797554)

This app helps children learn to tell time with interactive analog and digital clocks, customizable alarms, and a visual timer. It's also designed for seniors with its large, easy-to-read display.

**Highlights:** Interactive analog and digital clocks, Customizable alarms with labels and images, Visual circle-shaped timer, Large, easy-to-read display, Multiple color themes and customization options, Accessibility features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Send money for coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Send money for lunch | $2.99 | one-time |
| Send money for books | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Analog Clock free?

The Analog Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learning Clock Timer free?

Learning Clock Timer costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Analog Clock or Learning Clock Timer?

The Analog Clock is rated higher. The Analog Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Learning Clock Timer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Analog Clock or Learning Clock Timer have ads?

The Analog Clock shows ads; Learning Clock Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Analog Clock or Learning Clock Timer?

The Analog Clock ships an update every 8 months, and Learning Clock Timer every 24 months. Most recently, The Analog Clock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Learning Clock Timer on October 7, 2026.

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