Binary Geek Clock vs A Word Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Binary Geek Clock
This app displays the current time in binary format, offering standard or real binary options. It can also function as a desk clock and includes a hexadecimal display for a unique time-telling experience.
- Standard and Real binary display
- Desk clock mode
- 12/24 hour time format
- Hexadecimal clock option
- Digital time display
- Power of 2 indicator
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Show off your inner geek with a feature rich binary clock. - Display in Standard or Real binary - Keep your iPhone / iPad from sleeping to use as a desk clock. - 12/24 hour time display. - Hex clock for when you really want to mess with your friends. For the geek in training or anyone just learning to read binary, you can display the time digitally below the LED's. You can also turn on the key that will show you what power of 2 each light represents.
A Word Clock
This utility displays the current time using natural language phrases instead of digits. It offers spoken output, multiple language options, and customizable themes. A widget is also available for quick glances, maintaining your chosen settings.
- Time displayed in words
- Optional spoken output
- Multiple language support
- Customizable color themes
- Widget support
- "Lazy time" phrasing
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Read the time as words, at a glance. Swipe between a large word clock, digital and analog clocks, date and optional location details, a comparison of relaxed and exact time, and a past–present–future timeline. Choose from expressive themes and high-contrast color palettes. Adjust text size, switch between approximate and exact wording, and tap the clock to hear the time spoken aloud. Time phrases are available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. Add the Home Screen widget to see the time in words without opening the app. Your language and appearance settings carry over to the widget. Location is optional and used only for the details view.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Binary Geek Clock at 80% against A Word Clock's 50%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Binary Geek Clock costs $0.99 and A Word Clock $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Binary Geek Clock ships an update every 12 months, A Word Clock every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Binary Geek Clock | A Word Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8 Bit Code | Raymund Vorwerk |
Customer experience
Binary Geek Clock
A Word Clock
In-app purchases
Binary Geek Clock
No in-app purchases
A Word Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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