# Rect Clock vs Secretary Keyboard

The clearest difference is rating: Secretary Keyboard at 5.0 against Rect Clock's 3.7. Secretary Keyboard also leads on ads (none vs shown). Rect Clock's advantage is ratings volume (168 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). 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 Secretary Keyboard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secretary Keyboard 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.

Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, Secretary Keyboard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rect Clock | Secretary Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/secretary-keyboard/id6759971247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 195 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [y-design](https://appshunter.io/developer/398188218) | [Jason Dsouza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851812237) |

## 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


### Secretary Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secretary-keyboard/id6759971247)

This keyboard app helps you refine your text's tone and professionalism as you type. Simply swipe down to instantly improve clarity and make your messages more suitable for any context, without leaving your current application.

**Highlights:** Real-time tone adjustment, Instant text improvement, Seamless integration with any app, Privacy-focused processing, Daily free improvements, Unlimited premium access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secretary Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Secretary Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rect Clock free?

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

### Is Secretary Keyboard free?

Secretary Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rect Clock or Secretary Keyboard?

Secretary Keyboard is rated higher. Rect Clock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Secretary Keyboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rect Clock or Secretary Keyboard have ads?

Rect Clock shows ads; Secretary Keyboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rect Clock or Secretary Keyboard?

Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and Secretary Keyboard every 3 months. Most recently, Rect Clock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Secretary Keyboard on October 21, 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.*