Comparison

Rect Clock vs Smart Digital & Analog Clock

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

Head to head
About

Rect Clock

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
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An analog clock that fills the entire iPhone screen. Choose your favorite dial, indices, and hands to customize the clock to your style. A minimal design that perfectly complements the iPhone’s product design. ・ 12 dials: 6 included [Black / White / Silver / Wood / Leather / Luminous] + 6 available via in-app purchase [Space Black / Gold / Rose Gold / Skeleton / Stone / Power Saving] ・ 6 index styles × 6 colors: 2 included [Bar / Arabic Numerals (12-3-6-9)] + 4 available via in-app purchase [Roman Numerals / Roman Numerals (XII-III-VI-IX) / Arabic Numerals / Triangle] ・ 11 hand styles × 6 colors (12 colors for the second hand): 2 included [Bar / Dauphine] + 9 available via in-app purchase [Round / Pencil / Alpha / Lozenge / Baton / Leaf / Arrow / Spade / Breguet] ・ 3 hand movements [Sweep / Beat / Step] ・ Automatically rotates to portrait, landscape, or upside down to match your iPhone’s orientation ・ Date display [On / Off] ・ Auto-Lock [On / Off]

About

Smart Digital & Analog Clock

This app offers a customizable dual clock display with both digital and analog options. It includes home screen widgets, a built-in calendar for event management, and extensive visual personalization for colors and display modes. Keep your screen awake with smart management options and easily copy the current time.

Highlights
  • Dual digital and analog clock display
  • Home screen widgets
  • Built-in calendar with event management
  • Extensive color and size customization
  • Light/Dark mode and auto-switching
  • Smart screen awake management
  • Copy time to clipboard
Features
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Beautiful dual clock display with extensive customization options! This elegant clock app shows the current time with both digital and analog displays. The analog clock features a smooth-moving second hand for precise timekeeping, while the digital display shows the date, day of the week, and time in an easy-to-read format. KEY FEATURES ■ Home Screen Widgets Add convenient widgets to your home screen to display today's date and current time at a glance. Simply long-press the app icon or home screen to add widgets to your device. ■ Built-in Calendar Swipe right while viewing the clock to access the integrated calendar. • Add events by double-tapping a date or tapping the plus button in the popup • Delete events by swiping left on them in the popup screen • Reorder events with long-press and drag • Disable the calendar in settings if not needed ■ Extensive Customization Options *Size Adjustment* Use the top-right button to resize both digital and analog clocks to perfectly fit your screen dimensions and viewing preferences. *Complete Color Customization* Personalize every aspect of your clock's appearance: - Background color - Text and numbers - Analog clock hour hand, minute hand, and second hand - Individual settings for Light and Dark modes *Flexible Display Modes* - Toggle between Light and Dark modes - Auto Dark Mode: automatically switches to dark mode during specified hours (when auto mode is enabled, manual toggle is disabled) - Show/hide title bar (swipe from left edge to access settings when hidden) - Show/hide status bar for an immersive, clutter-free display *Smart Screen Management* Keep your screen awake while the app is running with three convenient options: - Always keep screen on - Keep screen on while charging only - Normal screen timeout *Additional Useful Features* - Copy current time to clipboard in your preferred format with one tap - Backup and restore all your settings to/from a file for easy transfer between devices PERFECT FOR: - Using your phone or tablet as a stylish desk clock while studying or working - Those who prefer analog clock displays with visible second hands - Quickly checking the current date and time when filling out documents - Creating a personalized timepiece that matches your style or room decor - Anyone who wants a clean, distraction-free clock display - Keeping track of time during presentations or meetings WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK Your suggestions help us improve! Contact us anytime via: - Email: mizuki.naotaka@gmail.com - X: https://x.com/NaotakaMizuki - App Store reviews

Screenshots

Rect Clock1 screens
Smart Digital & Analog Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Digital & Analog Clock at 5.0 against Rect Clock's 3.7. Smart Digital & Analog Clock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Rect Clock's advantage is ratings volume (168 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Rect Clock sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Digital & Analog Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Digital & Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rect Clock has 168 ratings behind it against 1, 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 63% of Smart Digital & Analog Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rect Clock ships an update monthly, Smart Digital & Analog Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rect Clock versus Smart Digital & Analog Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRect ClockSmart Digital & Analog Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (168 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings168 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developery-designYuuki Shimizu

Customer experience

Rect Clock

All ratings168 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative32.0%

Smart Digital & Analog Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral21.1%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

Rect Clock

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
Show 4 more
  • Battery percentage display frozen
  • Orientation doesn't adjust to device rotation
  • Ads still appear after paid purchase
  • App stopped working after updates

Requested features

13 requests
  • Alarm functionality
  • Lock screen integration
  • Live wallpaper capability
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • Landscape/rotation support
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  • Always-on display when plugged in
  • Ticking sound effect
  • Adjustable brightness/dimming for night
  • Round clock face option
  • GMT/timezone hand option
  • Larger date/time display option
  • Screen saver mode
  • Additional color variations (red retro style)

Smart Digital & Analog Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Rect Clock

One-time5
  • Add All Faces$0.99
  • Add All Indexes$0.99
  • Add All Hands$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Full Version$2.99
1 purchases

Smart Digital & Analog Clock

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Rect Clock free?
Rect Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Digital & Analog Clock free?
Smart Digital & Analog Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rect Clock or Smart Digital & Analog Clock?
Smart Digital & Analog Clock is rated higher. Rect Clock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Smart Digital & Analog Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rect Clock or Smart Digital & Analog Clock have ads?
Both Rect Clock and Smart Digital & Analog Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rect Clock or Smart Digital & Analog Clock?
Rect Clock ships an update monthly, and Smart Digital & Analog Clock every 2 months. Most recently, Rect Clock was updated on September 23, 2026 and Smart Digital & Analog Clock on September 7, 2026.

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