Comparison

SClock vs DXClock

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

DXClock

Connect with amateur radio operators worldwide. See who's online, their location, and frequency. Log contacts, chat, and access real-time propagation and weather data.

Highlights
  • Real-time user directory
  • Community chat
  • QSO logging and sharing
  • PSK account integration
  • Propagation and conditions data
  • Weather forecasts
  • Day-night map
Features
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Connect, collaborate, and operate smarter with DX Clock — the ultimate meeting place for amateur radio operators. Stay in touch with the global ham community. See who’s logged on right now, view their callsign, name, location, and current frequency. Use the built-in chat to arrange skeds, share tips, or just chat. Key features include: • Real-time user directory — Find active stations by location or callsign. • Community chat — Interact with other hams and coordinate on-air meetings. • QSO Logging & Sharing — Log your contacts and share them with the community. • PSK Sync — Seamlessly integrate your PSK account data. • Propagation & Conditions — Solar indices, HF propagation, space weather, and more. • Weather Integration — Local and relevant forecasts for better operating. • Day-Night Map — Visualize global daylight/darkness to spot potential awake stations and greyline opportunities. • Clean, intuitive interface designed specifically for radio operators on iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re chasing DX, participating in nets, or just enjoying casual contacts, DX Clock brings the ham radio community together like never before. Perfect for contesters, DXers and new hams alike. Download now and join the DX Clock community — where hams meet on the air and online.

Screenshots

SClock4 screens
DXClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SClock at Free against DXClock's $2.99. SClock also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). DXClock's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On device support and iOS requirement 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

SClock is free to download; DXClock costs $2.99 up front. SClock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. DXClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DXClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SClock has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SClock ships an update fortnightly, DXClock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SClock versus DXClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSClockDXClock
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHajime SuzukiMichael Rowe

Customer experience

SClock

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

DXClock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SClock

Subscriptions1
  • premium$0.991 Month
None

DXClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SClock free?
SClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DXClock free?
DXClock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SClock or DXClock?
DXClock is rated higher. SClock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while DXClock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SClock or DXClock have ads?
SClock shows ads; DXClock does not.
Which is updated more often, SClock or DXClock?
SClock ships an update fortnightly, and DXClock every 2 months. Most recently, SClock was updated on October 23, 2026 and DXClock on October 31, 2026.

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