# The Analog Clock vs Simple_Clock

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple_Clock at every 5 days against The Analog Clock's every 8 months. Simple_Clock also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 55%). The Analog Clock's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 127) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Simple_Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for The Analog Clock against 4.7 for Simple_Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Analog Clock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of The Analog Clock's written reviews are positive against 71% of Simple_Clock's.

The Analog Clock ships an update every 8 months, Simple_Clock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Analog Clock | Simple_Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379/reviews) | **[4.7 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock/id6477709832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 127 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) | [Seung-Un Ham](https://appshunter.io/developer/447543367) |

## 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


### Simple_Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock/id6477709832)

A minimalist analog clock designed with a classic Apple iPad aesthetic. It offers the unique ability to integrate calendar events and reminders as clock hands for enhanced time management.

**Highlights:** Classic Apple iPad style analog clock, Optional calendar integration as clock needles, Optional reminders integration as clock needles, Minimalist design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Lifetime) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Analog Clock free?

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

### Is Simple_Clock free?

Simple_Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Analog Clock or Simple_Clock?

Simple_Clock is rated higher. The Analog Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Simple_Clock averages 4.7 from 127 ratings.

### Do The Analog Clock or Simple_Clock have ads?

Both The Analog Clock and Simple_Clock show ads.

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

The Analog Clock ships an update every 8 months, and Simple_Clock every 5 days. Most recently, The Analog Clock was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple_Clock on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*