Comparison

The Clocks vs Learning Clock Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Clocks

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
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The Clocks of Simplicity. Three fundamental clock types featuring in-app music alarms and a world clock. Clock Types: • Flip Clock • Digital Clock • Analog Clock • Detailed customization options for each clock Alarm Clock: • Supports up to 5 alarms • Adjustable snooze interval • Use your own iPod music as alarm sounds (while the app is running in the foreground) World Clock: • Displays times for 6 locations • Supports over 500 cities and countries Miscellaneous: • Touch lock • Intuitive gestures • Burn-in protection • Activate flashlight by shaking • User-friendly button interface • Adjustable brightness, scale, and position

About

Learning Clock Timer

This app helps children learn to tell time with interactive analog and digital clocks, customizable alarms, and a visual timer. It's also designed for seniors with its large, easy-to-read display.

Highlights
  • Interactive analog and digital clocks
  • Customizable alarms with labels and images
  • Visual circle-shaped timer
  • Large, easy-to-read display
  • Multiple color themes and customization options
  • Accessibility features
Features
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This is an all-in-one clock learning app for children that includes a clock, alarm, and timer. We also recommend this app for seniors who are looking for a clock app with a large display that is easy to read. By using this app with your child, they will naturally acquire a sense of time and will be able to act calmly. They can also learn how to read a clock correctly. We hope you will make use of this app at home and at school. [ MAIN FUNCTIONS ] - Clock Both analog and digital clocks are displayed in large size and are very easy to read. There are various functions that are useful in learning how to read a clock, such as dragging the hands of the clock with your finger to move them freely and switching the clock display mode with a single button. - Alarm The alarm screen displays both the current time and the scheduled time, making it easy to keep track of the time remaining until the scheduled time. Each alarm can be assigned an easy-to-understand label and image, so it can be used as a simple scheduler. - Timer The timer features a circle-shaped meter display for easy visualization of remaining time, and four buttons for quick and easy time setting. - Customization The settings screen allows you to customize all functions related to the clock in detail. You can also choose your favorite design from more than 10 different color themes. It is also possible to adjust the color of the text, the color of the hands of the clock, etc. [ TARGET USERS ] The main target users are between 4 and 12 years old, but the app was developed to be easy to use for people of all ages, from small children to seniors. The app is also compatible with various accessibility features, so we hope that it can be used as a support tool for people with disabilities. [ NOTES ] - When a small child uses the app, please use it with parents or guardians until the child becomes accustomed to its operation. - If Focus mode is ON in the device settings, the alarm sound will not sound. In that case, please register this app as an app that allows notifications in Focus settings. - For convenience, the app does not automatically sleep while the clock, alarm, and timer are in operation. Please be aware of the remaining battery level, etc. This function can be turned off in the settings within the app.

Screenshots

The Clocks4 screens
Learning Clock Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Clocks at Free against Learning Clock Timer's $3.99. The Clocks also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months). Learning Clock Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

The Clocks is free to download; Learning Clock Timer costs $3.99 up front. The Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learning Clock Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Clocks holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Clocks has 21K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Clocks ships an update every 2 weeks, Learning Clock Timer every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Clocks versus Learning Clock Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ClocksLearning Clock Timer
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (21K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 24 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeanterm Inc.Keaton.com

Customer experience

The Clocks

All ratings21,028 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews867 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.5%

Learning Clock Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Clocks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

7 requests
  • Add timer and stopwatch functions
  • Allow custom alarm sounds/music
  • Improve alarm reliability and duration
  • Provide more clock face/style options
  • Add date display
Show 2 more
  • Improve orientation/rotation controls
  • Adjust brightness changes to be less disruptive

Learning Clock Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Clocks

One-time1
  • The Clocks Premium Upgrade$3.99
3 purchases

Learning Clock Timer

One-time3
  • Send money for coffee$0.99
  • Send money for lunch$2.99
  • Send money for books$7.99

Questions

Is The Clocks free?
The Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learning Clock Timer free?
Learning Clock Timer costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Clocks or Learning Clock Timer?
The Clocks is rated higher. The Clocks averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Learning Clock Timer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Clocks or Learning Clock Timer have ads?
The Clocks shows ads; Learning Clock Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, The Clocks or Learning Clock Timer?
The Clocks ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learning Clock Timer every 24 months. Most recently, The Clocks was updated on October 16, 2026 and Learning Clock Timer on October 7, 2026.

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