Comparison

Rect Clock vs ClockBeats

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

ClockBeats

Features
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ClockBeats – Music Meets Time Turn time into an experience. ClockBeats blends a beautifully designed clock with a music-inspired visual experience, creating a unique and immersive way to see time. Whether you’re playing your favorite tracks or simply enjoying the visuals, ClockBeats transforms your device into a living, breathing display. Key Features - Music-Driven Clock Watch time move in rhythm with your music-inspired visuals. - Stunning Visual Themes Choose from beautifully crafted designs inspired by: - Vinyl turntables - Cassette decks - Digital audio meters Each theme brings a different personality to your clock. - Simulated Audio Visualisation Dynamic meters and motion are simulated to create a smooth, visually engaging experience. - Clean, Minimal Interface Designed with a premium, distraction-free aesthetic that feels right at home on iPhone and iPad. - Now Playing Integration Display playback state and timing alongside your clock for a cohesive experience. Why ClockBeats? Most clocks just tell time. ClockBeats lets you experience it. Perfect for: - Music lovers - Desk setups - Ambient displays - Focus sessions - Nightstand mode Designed for Apple Devices Built using modern iOS design principles with smooth performance and attention to detail. Upgrade to Premium Unlock the full ClockBeats experience. With ClockBeats Premium, you get access to everything that makes the app feel alive, customizable, and truly yours. What’s Included - All Visual Themes Access every premium design, including: - Vinyl turntable - Cassette deck - Audio meters - Future exclusive themes - Full Customisation Tailor the experience to your style: - Switch themes anytime - Fine-tune visual behaviour - Create your ideal music + clock setup - Enhanced Visual Experience Enjoy richer, smoother, more refined animations designed for a premium feel. - Ongoing Updates New themes, features, and visual upgrades are added regularly. Flexible Plans Choose what works for you: - Monthly subscription - Yearly subscription (best value) Simple & Transparent - Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation - Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings Subscription Terms & Legal Privacy Policy: https://pinkfloydim.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Simple. Beautiful. Musical. Download ClockBeats and see time differently.

Screenshots

Rect Clock1 screens
ClockBeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ClockBeats at none against Rect Clock's shown. Rect Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 ClockBeats sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, ClockBeats every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rect Clock versus ClockBeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRect ClockClockBeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (168 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings168 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developery-designSteven Marshall

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
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  • 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)

ClockBeats

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
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  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Full Version$2.99
4 purchases

ClockBeats

One-time4
  • Cassette Theme$0.99
  • Minidisk Theme$0.99
  • Vinyl Theme$0.99
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  • Classic Player Theme$0.99

Questions

Is Rect Clock free?
Rect Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClockBeats free?
ClockBeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rect Clock or ClockBeats have ads?
Rect Clock shows ads; ClockBeats does not.
Which is updated more often, Rect Clock or ClockBeats?
Rect Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, and ClockBeats every 11 days. Most recently, Rect Clock was updated on October 27, 2026 and ClockBeats on October 21, 2026.

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