# Rect Clock vs Analog III

The clearest difference is rating: Analog III at 4.6 against Rect Clock's 3.7. Analog III also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Rect Clock's advantage is ratings volume (168 vs 12). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rect Clock sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Analog III asks for nothing beyond the download.

Analog III holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rect Clock has 168 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Rect Clock's written reviews are positive against 86% of Analog III's.

Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, Analog III weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rect Clock | Analog III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect-clock/id398188215/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-iii/id1288224827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 195 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [y-design](https://appshunter.io/developer/398188218) | [Eric Dolecki](https://appshunter.io/developer/347369705) |

## What reviewers say

### Rect Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect-clock/id398188215)

This app transforms your iPhone into a full-screen analog clock. Customize the clock face, index, and hands with various styles and colors. Enjoy a minimalist design with adjustable screen rotation and optional date display and auto-lock.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog display, Customizable clock faces, Interchangeable index styles, Variety of hand designs, Adjustable hand movement, Screen rotation support, Configurable date and lock

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add All Faces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add All Indexes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add All Hands | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful, elegant, minimalist design
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Multiple customizable clock faces and styles
- 📱 Works well as a bedside/desk clock
- ⏱️ Accurate time display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't stay on screen (goes to sleep with phone)
- 🐛 Blank white screen display issues on some devices
- 💸 Monetization model with ads and paywalls
- ❌ Cannot be set as lock screen or wallpaper
- ❌ Limited functionality compared to native clock

**Reported bugs**

- Blank white screen on launch (iPhone XR, iPad Air 2)
- App doesn't stay on when phone locks
- App crashes or won't open after purchase
- Settings screen appears on any touch
- Unresponsive UI elements on iPad

**Requested features**

- Alarm functionality
- Lock screen integration
- Live wallpaper capability
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Landscape/rotation support


### Analog III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-iii/id1288224827)

This utility app displays a simple vertical analog clock with customizable watch faces. It also includes travel clocks for different time zones and supports landscape mode. Adjust brightness by swiping on the screen.

**Highlights:** Vertical analog clock display, Customizable watch faces, Included travel clocks, Brightness adjustment, Landscape mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rect Clock free?

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

### Is Analog III free?

Analog III is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rect Clock or Analog III?

Analog III is rated higher. Rect Clock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Analog III averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Rect Clock or Analog III have ads?

Rect Clock shows ads; Analog III does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rect Clock or Analog III?

Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Analog III weekly. Most recently, Rect Clock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Analog III on October 5, 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.*