# The Clocks vs eClock!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Clocks at 21K against eClock!'s 173. The Clocks also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and eClock! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Clocks against 4.6 for eClock!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Clocks has 21K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of The Clocks's written reviews are positive against 85% of eClock!'s.

The Clocks ships an update every 2 weeks, eClock! every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Clocks | eClock! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clocks-alarm-world-clock/id403684793/reviews) | **[4.6 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclock/id1526141514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meanterm Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403684796) | [庆猛 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/620435580) |

## What reviewers say

### The Clocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clocks-alarm-world-clock/id403684793)

This app offers a variety of clock styles including flip, digital, and analog. It features customizable alarms with music options, a world clock for multiple locations, and several user-friendly controls for brightness, touch lock, and flashlight activation.

**Highlights:** Flip, Digital, and Analog clock types, In-app music alarms, World clock with 500+ cities, Customizable clock appearance, Adjustable snooze interval, Flashlight by shaking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Clocks Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent clock app
- ⏰ Great for alarms and timers
- 🎨 Customizable clock faces and styles
- 🔍 Large, easy-to-read display
- 🌙 Dimmable screen for nighttime use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm issues (doesn't always sound, short duration)
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data access
- 🔄 Orientation/rotation problems
- 🔆 Brightness changes can be disruptive
- 💲 Paid upgrade may be required for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Clock style randomly changes
- Alarm doesn't work when device is locked
- App freezes or crashes occasionally
- Time displayed on home screen is incorrect

**Requested features**

- Add timer and stopwatch functions
- Allow custom alarm sounds/music
- Improve alarm reliability and duration
- Provide more clock face/style options
- Add date display


### eClock!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclock/id1526141514)

This app helps you track time for daily activities, exam preparation, and focus. It offers various stylish clock designs, including modern, classical, and flip clocks, with customizable features for an elegant user experience.

**Highlights:** Variety of clock styles, Elegant dial design, Smooth modern clock rotation, Classical clock with second hand sound, Flip clock and digital clock options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Clocks free?

The Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is eClock! free?

eClock! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Clocks or eClock!?

eClock! is rated higher. The Clocks averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while eClock! averages 4.6 from 173 ratings.

### Do The Clocks or eClock! have ads?

Both The Clocks and eClock! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Clocks or eClock!?

The Clocks ships an update every 2 weeks, and eClock! every 2 months. Most recently, The Clocks was updated on September 24, 2026 and eClock! on September 24, 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.*