# Big Clock HD vs The Analog Clock

The clearest difference is price: The Analog Clock at Free against Big Clock HD's $0.49. The Analog Clock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 23). Big Clock HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Analog Clock is free to download; Big Clock HD costs $0.49 up front. The Analog Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Big Clock HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Analog Clock has 2.4K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Big Clock HD's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Analog Clock's.

Big Clock HD ships an update every 29 months, The Analog Clock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Clock HD | The Analog Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-hd/id364394834/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **55.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TheCodingMonkeys](https://appshunter.io/developer/284181889) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Clock HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-hd/id364394834)

This app displays a large, easily readable digital clock on your device, perfect for viewing from afar. It supports all iOS locales and can prevent your device from auto-locking while the clock is displayed. Additional features include seconds display and widgets.

**Highlights:** Large, readable date and time display, Supports all iOS locales, Prevents auto-locking, Optional seconds display, Widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Analog Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-analog-clock/id1611896379)

This app displays a customizable analog clock on your entire screen. Personalize background and theme colors, and choose between numbers or Roman numerals for the dial. A premium plan unlocks all designs and advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog clock display, Ad-free clock viewing, Landscape orientation support, Customizable background and theme colors, Choice of number or Roman numeral dial, Access to all designs with Premium Plan

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🕰️ Helpful for timing activities
- 💡 Customizable background color
- 🕰️ Good visual representation of time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙅‍♀️ Lack of alarm/timer features
- 🤖 Excessive ads and tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty changing clock appearance
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time display

**Reported bugs**

- Clock time not displaying correctly
- Ads interfering with other app functions

**Requested features**

- Add alarm and timer functions
- Reduce ads and tracking
- Allow more customization options
- Improve time accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Clock HD free?

Big Clock HD costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Analog Clock free?

The Analog Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Clock HD or The Analog Clock?

The Analog Clock is rated higher. Big Clock HD averages 3.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while The Analog Clock averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Big Clock HD or The Analog Clock have ads?

The Analog Clock shows ads; Big Clock HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big Clock HD or The Analog Clock?

Big Clock HD ships an update every 29 months, and The Analog Clock every 8 months. Most recently, Big Clock HD was updated on October 17, 2026 and The Analog Clock on October 21, 2026.

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