# The Analog Clock vs Clear Widget (

The clearest difference is rating: The Analog Clock at 4.6 against Clear Widget ('s 2.3. The Analog Clock also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 17%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 7). Clear Widget ('s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Analog Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Clear Widget ( sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Analog Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of The Analog Clock's written reviews are positive against 17% of Clear Widget ('s.

The Analog Clock ships an update every 8 months, Clear Widget ( every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Analog Clock | Clear Widget ( |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379/reviews)** | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-widget/id6450863160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) | [Eden Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539453033) |

## 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


### Clear Widget (

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-widget/id6450863160)

Design transparent spaces on your home screen with customizable overlay widgets for essential information like time and date. Personalize your device further with quotes and stickers, and rearrange icons for a unique user experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable transparent widgets, Overlay widgets for time and date, Personalized quotes and stickers, Icon rearrangement, Enhanced home screen aesthetic

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clear Widget Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Analog Clock free?

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

### Is Clear Widget ( free?

Clear Widget ( is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Analog Clock or Clear Widget (?

The Analog Clock is rated higher. The Analog Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Clear Widget ( averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do The Analog Clock or Clear Widget ( have ads?

Both The Analog Clock and Clear Widget ( show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Analog Clock or Clear Widget (?

The Analog Clock ships an update every 8 months, and Clear Widget ( every 2 months. Most recently, The Analog Clock was updated on October 16, 2026 and Clear Widget ( on October 2, 2026.

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