Comparison

SClock vs Big Digital Clock Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SClock

This app offers a customizable clock with adjustable display sizes and color options. It features dual timers with customizable sounds and visual cues, perfect for time management tasks like Pomodoro.

Highlights
  • Adjustable display size
  • Color selectable clock face
  • Dual timer functionality
  • Customizable countdown sounds
  • Color-coded time display
  • Simple, easy-to-read design
Features
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・ 24H / 12H calendar Simple clock function with color selectable ・The sound before the start, the countdown sound, the color display can be changed according to the remaining time, and the two timers can be switched, making it ideal for pomodoro timers, etc.The sound before the start, the countdown sound, the color display can be changed according to the remaining time, and the two timers can be switched, making it ideal for pomodoro timers, etc. ・By switching between large format and middle size display, it is easy to use at hand and has excellent visibility from a distance in a wide place. ・Simple and easy-to-read design. You can use it in any situation such as studying, meetings, presentations, sports, fitness, cooking, etc.

About

Big Digital Clock Widget

Display a large digital clock on your device's screen, optimized for iOS 17 StandBy mode. View the current time easily from a distance, either within the app or using its widgets. Offers a free experience with an optional one-time purchase for expanded customization.

Highlights
  • iOS 17 StandBy mode optimization
  • Large format digital clock display
  • Single and dual widget options
  • Viewable from a distance
  • Customization options via purchase
Features
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Designed for iOS 17, Big Digital Clock Widget allows you to see a large format digital clock in one or two widgets in StandBy mode. Easily see current time in digital time format from far away in the app or its widgets. Free with no ads! There is a small one-time purchase available to enable more styling options.

Screenshots

SClock4 screens
Big Digital Clock Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Digital Clock Widget at 88% against SClock's 50%. Big Digital Clock Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SClock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Big Digital Clock Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Digital Clock Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Digital Clock Widget has 239 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SClock's written reviews are positive against 88% of Big Digital Clock Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SClock ships an update fortnightly, Big Digital Clock Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SClock versus Big Digital Clock Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSClockBig Digital Clock Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings)4.5 (239 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24239 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHajime SuzukiCromulent Labs

Customer experience

SClock

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Big Digital Clock Widget

All ratings239 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SClock

Subscriptions1
  • premium$0.991 Month
1 purchases

Big Digital Clock Widget

One-time1
  • Premium Version$2.99

Questions

Is SClock free?
SClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Digital Clock Widget free?
Big Digital Clock Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SClock or Big Digital Clock Widget?
Big Digital Clock Widget is rated higher. SClock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Big Digital Clock Widget averages 4.5 from 239 ratings.
Do SClock or Big Digital Clock Widget have ads?
SClock shows ads; Big Digital Clock Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, SClock or Big Digital Clock Widget?
SClock ships an update fortnightly, and Big Digital Clock Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, SClock was updated on September 8, 2026 and Big Digital Clock Widget on September 21, 2026.

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