# The Clocks vs SeClock

The clearest difference is ads: SeClock at none against The Clocks's shown. SeClock also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). The Clocks's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 4) and review sentiment (79% vs 58%). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SeClock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Clocks has 21K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of The Clocks's written reviews are positive against 58% of SeClock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Clocks ships an update every 2 weeks, SeClock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Clocks | SeClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clocks-alarm-world-clock/id403684793/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seclock-seconds-clock-widget/id6445807658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meanterm Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403684796) | [Kiichi Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505735244) |

## 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


### SeClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seclock-seconds-clock-widget/id6445807658)

Display the current second on your device's widget. This utility can also function as a standard digital clock. Note that widget accuracy may have a slight delay.

**Highlights:** Display seconds on widget, Use as a digital clock, Add to lock screen, Add to home screen

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock Widget Customization | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Clocks free?

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

### Is SeClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Clocks or SeClock?

SeClock is rated higher. The Clocks averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while SeClock averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Clocks or SeClock have ads?

The Clocks shows ads; SeClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Clocks or SeClock?

The Clocks ships an update every 2 weeks, and SeClock fortnightly. Most recently, The Clocks was updated on September 24, 2026 and SeClock on September 22, 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.*