# Rect Clock vs Analog Clock & Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Analog Clock & Timer at 4.4 against Rect Clock's 3.7. Analog Clock & Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rect Clock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rect Clock sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Analog Clock & Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Analog Clock & Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 41 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Rect Clock's written reviews are positive against 50% of Analog Clock & Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rect Clock ships an update monthly, Analog Clock & Timer every 10 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rect Clock | Analog Clock & Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rect-clock/id398188215/reviews) | **[4.4 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-clock-and-timer/id1535735320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 178 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [y-design](https://appshunter.io/developer/398188218) | [建瑛 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/793015721) |

## 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 Clock & Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-clock-and-timer/id1535735320)

Experience a retro-themed clock and timer with simulated mechanical movements and ticking sounds. Enjoy features like voice timekeeping, widgets, and extensive customization options. Offers a VIP subscription for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Simulated analog clock, Simulated timer, Voice timekeeping, Home screen widgets, 19 clock faces, Advanced style customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rect Clock free?

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

### Is Analog Clock & Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rect Clock or Analog Clock & Timer?

Analog Clock & Timer is rated higher. Rect Clock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Analog Clock & Timer averages 4.4 from 41 ratings.

### Do Rect Clock or Analog Clock & Timer have ads?

Rect Clock shows ads; Analog Clock & Timer does not.

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

Rect Clock ships an update monthly, and Analog Clock & Timer every 10 months. Most recently, Rect Clock was updated on September 23, 2026 and Analog Clock & Timer on September 23, 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.*