Comparison

Analog Clock vs SAMURAI ALARM Lite

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

Head to head
About

Analog Clock

Customize your device with a functional analog clock. Set alarms, choose backgrounds from your photo library, and adjust the clock's size and position. Enjoy a simple, intuitive interface for timekeeping.

Highlights
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Alarm functionality
  • Adjustable clock size
  • Clock movement and centering
  • Date display toggle
  • Landscape mode support
Features
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Analog Clock is a simple clock. Operation - Single tap : Setting - Double tap : Centering - Drag : movement - Pinch In Out : Scaling Function introduction - Selection of background - It is possible to choose from Photo Library. - Alarm - Date ON/OFF - Expansion reduction of clock. - Landscape. - Preservation of setting If you have any inquiries or requests, please email us. We also welcome reviews of Analog Clock. email : info@bbcddc.com twitter : http://twitter.com/bbcddc

About

SAMURAI ALARM Lite

Features
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SAMURAI ALARM is the alarm clock designed on the concept of Japanese SAMURAI. This app will supplies fundamental functions as alarm clock, and some characteristic sounds, wallpapers to your iOS devices. Would you like to manage your time with Japanese unique sounds? —————————————————— Functions: ・Alarm……You can set seven alarms at most, labeled unique name individually. Even when iPhone is locked or slept, alarm will work and inform you of the time. ・Appointing day……You can appoint what day alarm rings. ・Snooze ・Vibration ・Changing alarm volume……You can change each alarm volume individually. ・About the alarm forced stop function after 30 minutes have passed …… 30 minutes after the alarm sounds, the alarm is forcibly stopped. When the app is locked, an alarm sounds every 5 minutes from the set time, and after 30 minutes, the alarm is forcibly stopped. When snooze is set, an alarm sounds every 5 minutes after the snooze setting time, and the alarm is forcibly stopped after 30 minutes have passed. ・Many alarm sounds……You can set not only pre-installed sounds, but also the stored music in iPhone which you like as alarm sound. ・Additionally, you can record voice of friend, family, boyfriend or girlfriend, and set it as alarm sound, too.(Only when app is displayed. When app is not displayed, we can set only pre-installed sounds as alarm sound.) ・Military time or not(using am/pm) ・Wallpaper……You can set stored pictures in iPhone which you like, as a wallpaper for this app. ・Changing font color of displayed time……You can select black or white in tune with wallpaper. ・Disabling auto lock……You can disable auto lock of iPhone while this app is foreground. ・To use the alarm function is essential notification settings. ※Free version has advertisements. —————————————————— Language: English and Japanese Compatibility: iPhone(iOS9.0 or later) ◇ About alarm sound Some alarm sounds used in this application have been received from "Free BGM DOVA - SYNDROME". I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for "Free BGM DOVA - SYNDROME". "Free BGM DOVA-SYNDROME" site URL Https://dova-s.jp/ If there are any issues or suggestions, please contact us at support@transsoft.jp

Screenshots

Analog Clock4 screens
SAMURAI ALARM Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SAMURAI ALARM Lite at Free against Analog Clock's $1.99. SAMURAI ALARM Lite also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SAMURAI ALARM Lite is free to download; Analog Clock costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Analog Clock ships an update every 3 months, SAMURAI ALARM Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Analog Clock versus SAMURAI ALARM Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalog ClockSAMURAI ALARM Lite
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1711.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbbcddcTranssoft Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Analog Clock

No in-app purchases

None

SAMURAI ALARM Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Analog Clock free?
Analog Clock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAMURAI ALARM Lite free?
SAMURAI ALARM Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Analog Clock or SAMURAI ALARM Lite have ads?
Neither Analog Clock nor SAMURAI ALARM Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Analog Clock or SAMURAI ALARM Lite?
Analog Clock ships an update every 3 months, and SAMURAI ALARM Lite every 5 months. Most recently, Analog Clock was updated on October 20, 2026 and SAMURAI ALARM Lite on October 13, 2026.

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