True Binary Clock Free vs BinGlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
True Binary Clock Free
This app displays time using binary code, offering both true binary and BCD modes. It includes an optional digital clock display and supports 12 or 24-hour formats with customizable colors. It's designed to be educational and visually appealing.
- True binary clock mode
- BCD binary clock mode
- Optional digital clock
- 12/24 hour time format
- Configurable colors
- Disable screen lock option
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Geek or no geek, everybody should own a binary clock, even if it's just for show. This clock gives you the best of both worlds, a binary clock and a digital clock in one, which makes it very easy to learn reading binary clocks. * True binary clock mode * BCD binary clock mode * Optional digital clock * 24 hr (military) time mode * 12 hr (am/pm) time mode * Configurable colors * Option to disable screen lock The clock supports 2 types of binary clocks, true binary in portrait orientation and BCD in landscape. For more information about binary clocks, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_clock Note, this is an ad supported lite version of True Binary Clock, if you like it, check out the full version.
BinGlow
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BinGlow isn't just a clock; it is a digital heirloom. Modeled after a 1970s hardware laboratory artifact, this straight binary ambient clock transforms your screen into a cozy, mesmerizing piece of kinetic tech art. Experience the hypnotic rhythm of pure binary time, driven by realistic incandescent lamp physics and authentic thermal filament inertia. Whether resting on your desk, mantle, or nightstand, BinGlow provides a warm, ambient glow that celebrates the raw, mathematical elegance of early electronics. Features: • Pure Straight Binary: Read the time in its most fundamental, unfiltered machine language. • Incandescent Physics: Authentic thermal inertia simulates the gradual warm-up and fade of vintage bulbs. • Interval Relay Clicks: Optional mechanical audio feedback mimicking a physical bouncing relay switch on the quarter-hour (:00, :15, :30, :45) with dedicated volume control. • Flexible Cable Routing: Full 180-degree landscape rotation support allows you to orient the display seamlessly, letting your charging cable exit from either the left or right side to match your physical setup. • Ambient Display: Optimized for dark rooms, providing a cozy glow without harsh screen glare. Note: Long-press anywhere on the display to call up the settings menu to configure custom preferences.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BinGlow at every 4 months against True Binary Clock Free's every 24 months. True Binary Clock Free's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
True Binary Clock Free ships an update every 24 months, BinGlow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | True Binary Clock Free | BinGlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | C Loep | Brian Smith |
In-app purchases
True Binary Clock Free
No in-app purchases
BinGlow
No in-app purchases
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