# SmartClockBoard vs Room Screen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Room Screen at 88% against SmartClockBoard's 0%. Room Screen also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SmartClockBoard's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartClockBoard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per year and Room Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Room Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Room Screen has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartClockBoard's written reviews are positive against 88% of Room Screen's.

SmartClockBoard ships an update every 10 days, Room Screen every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartClockBoard | Room Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartclockboard/id1640984884/reviews) | **[4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-screen-clock-and-weather/id6738270266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Etsuko Takeishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675855587) | [enoiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595987496) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartClockBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartclockboard/id1640984884)

This utility app displays current weather conditions and the time with a simplified user interface. It offers essential information at a glance, designed for quick access to weather and clock data.

**Highlights:** Simplified UI, Clock display, Weather display, Quick information access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartClockBoard Basic | $1.49 | per year |


### Room Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-screen-clock-and-weather/id6738270266)

Transform your device into a smart desk clock with a customizable display. Show time, weather forecasts, calendar events, and personal photos. Features include a digital photo frame mode, whiteboard, and sleep mode for a minimalist display.

**Highlights:** Smart desk clock display, Weather forecast and temperature, Calendar and event display, Digital photo frame functionality, Whiteboard for notes, Customizable themes and colors, Sleep mode with scheduled activation

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartClockBoard free?

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

### Is Room Screen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartClockBoard or Room Screen?

Room Screen is rated higher. SmartClockBoard averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Room Screen averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.

### Do SmartClockBoard or Room Screen have ads?

Both SmartClockBoard and Room Screen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartClockBoard or Room Screen?

SmartClockBoard ships an update every 10 days, and Room Screen every 3 months. Most recently, SmartClockBoard was updated on November 3, 2026 and Room Screen on November 4, 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.*