Comparison

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm vs Desk Clock

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

Head to head
About

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm

This app provides a customizable digital clock display with alarm, timer, and stopwatch functions. It offers features like photo backgrounds, automatic unlock, and large, easy-to-read visuals, optimized for nighttime use. Premium options unlock additional themes and battery display.

Highlights
  • Customizable digital clock display
  • Music alarm
  • Timer and stopwatch
  • Home screen widget
  • Photo and 3D map backgrounds
  • Automatic unlock
  • Battery display (premium)
Features
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ClockZ is a clock app that displays accurate current time. The largest digital clock is always displayed on the screen and can be extensively customized. In addition to the basic clock features, you can use the timer, alarm, stopwatch, widget, and many other features for free. Free Features • Digital/Analog Clock • Option to display or hide seconds, date, and day of the week • Music alarm (wake-up alarm) • Timer • Stopwatch • Widget (current time display) • Photo backgrounds • Automatic unlock (no sleep when the app is launched) • Tap for full screen • Clock font settings • Clock size adjustment (pinch gesture) • Four-directional rotation (portrait and landscape) Design: • Large and easy-to-read clock • Versatility • Optimized for nighttime use Frequently Asked Questions Q. About the 24-hour time format A. You can change it by going to Settings → General → Date & Time → 24-Hour Time. Q. Why isn’t the alarm sounding? A. Please check that notifications are enabled by launching the app, tapping the + button, and going to Settings. Also, ensure that your ringtone volume, silent mode, and the set time are correct. Q. What about time discrepancies? A. ClockZ synchronizes with your device’s time. Please check the time settings on your device. About ClockZ Premium: • ClockZ Premium is $2.99/month (US dollar standard) • Multiple devices with single purchase • Cancel anytime • No additional purchases, subscription only. • Auto renewable subscription Premium Features: • All text colors and themes • 3D map backgrounds • Battery display • Outline display Prices may vary by country and currency. Premium membership fees will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends, with the renewal fee specified. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or change the automatic renewal for ClockZ Premium in your Apple ID account within the Settings app (go to Settings → iTunes & App Store → Apple ID → View Apple ID → Subscriptions). Cancellation of your current paid membership will take effect after the end of the current subscription period. If you have any questions, please contact us through the contact information on our website. Privacy Policy: https://flymapslive.com/jp/privacy Terms of Use: https://flymapslive.com/jp/legal

About

Desk Clock

This app transforms your devices into stylish timekeeping stations with a variety of analog and digital clock faces. It offers split-screen functionality to display time and calendar simultaneously, and integrates with Apple Watch for a cohesive look. Features include real-time seconds display, customizable widgets, and a smart alarm.

Highlights
  • Full-screen analog and digital clock faces
  • Split-screen time and calendar display
  • Apple Watch face synchronization
  • Real-time seconds display on widgets
  • Smart volume-adjusting alarm
  • Hourly chime and voice reminders
Features
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Desktop Clock is a versatile full-screen digital and analog clock app with a rich collection of classic clock faces and custom Apple Watch face integration. Designed for your home screen, lock screen, StandBy mode, and Dynamic Island, it turns your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a stylish, fully customized timekeeping setup. Key Features: ◆Simultaneous Split-Screen Display: Keep track of both live time and your calendar on a single split screen—perfect for desk stands, charging dock screensavers, and bedside nightstands. ◆Classic Clock Face Collection: Explore a wide array of classic analog and sleek digital clock designs, perfect for full-screen desk displays and charging screensavers. ◆Apple Watch Face Sync: Customize and sync stylish clock faces directly to your Apple Watch to match your personal aesthetic. ◆Real-Time Seconds Display: Keep precise track of time with seconds displayed across home screen widgets, lock screen widgets, Dynamic Island, and StandBy mode. ◆Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Multiple calendar and clock widget styles to personalize your iOS lock screen and home screen. ◆Smart Volume-Adjusting Alarm: Gentle, intelligent alarm clock that automatically adjusts volume for a seamless morning wake-up. ◆Hourly Chime & Voice Reminders: Audio notifications every hour to help you manage your daily schedule and focus sessions. ◆Full-Screen Desk Timer & Companion: Ideal nightstand clock, aesthetic desk display, and productivity timekeeper. Upgrade your daily timekeeping with iconic watch faces, split-screen calendar displays, live seconds widgets, and seamless Apple Watch integration.

Screenshots

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm4 screens
Desk Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm at none against Desk Clock's shown. Desk Clock's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 45%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Desk Clock 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm against 4.6 for Desk Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm's written reviews are positive against 68% of Desk Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm ships an update monthly, Desk Clock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm versus Desk Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockZ | Desk Clock & AlarmDesk Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.6K ratings)4.6 (22K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.6K22K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRage Box翠玲 施

Customer experience

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm

All ratings5,535 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative45.2%

Desk Clock

All ratings22,126 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative23.9%

User reviews

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🕰️ Clear, large time display
  • 📟 Accurate time keeping
  • 🌙 Good for bedside clock use
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and styles
  • ⏱️ Useful timer and stopwatch features

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model with limited free features
  • 📢 Intrusive ads and pop-ups
  • 🕰️ Lack of 12-hour time option
  • 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases
  • 🔋 Drains battery when left running

Desk Clock

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⏱️ Accurate time display
  • 🕰️ Variety of analog clock faces
  • 🌙 Adjustable brightness for night use
  • 🕰️ Useful as a bedside clock
  • ⏱️ Helpful for timing activities

Room to improve

  • 💸 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🤔 Confusing settings/options
  • 🐛 Inconsistent second hand movement
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options

Bugs and requests

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Sudden switch to 24-hour time mode
  • Alarms not triggering as expected
  • Ads reappearing after paid removal
  • Crashes when deleting alarms
  • Inconsistent time display when device is locked

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to disable AM/PM indicator
  • Ability to move clock position on screen
  • Customizable alarm sounds and volume
  • Background image/wallpaper support
  • Improved timer functionality for tasks

Desk Clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads reappear after reinstall
  • Clock face doesn't update on lock screen
  • Alarm stops after a few seconds

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add calendar view
  • Implement 24-hour time format
  • Allow custom clock face designs
  • Add ability to set multiple alarms
  • Improve widget functionality

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm

Subscriptions2
  • ClockZ Premium$2.991 Month
  • ClockZ Premium$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • Good App$0.99
  • Tower Backgrounds$1.99
  • Place Backgrounds$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Theme$2.99
  • Best App$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Thank You$4.99
  • Never Give Up$9.99
3 purchases

Desk Clock

One-time3
  • All clock styles$0.99
  • Remove All Ads$0.99
  • Professional Version$3.99

Questions

Is ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm free?
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desk Clock free?
Desk Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Desk Clock?
Desk Clock is rated higher. ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Desk Clock averages 4.6 from 22K ratings.
Do ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Desk Clock have ads?
Desk Clock shows ads; ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm does not.
Which is updated more often, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Desk Clock?
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm ships an update monthly, and Desk Clock every 9 days. Most recently, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm was updated on November 6, 2026 and Desk Clock on November 9, 2026.

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