# Rect Clock vs Smart Digital & Analog Clock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rect Clock | Smart Digital & Analog Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect-clock/id398188215/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-digital-and-analog-clock/id1534326665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [y-design](https://appshunter.io/developer/398188218) | [Yuuki Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533588016) |

## 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


### Smart Digital & Analog Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-digital-and-analog-clock/id1534326665)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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