Comparison

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm vs Timer

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

Timer

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

Highlights
  • Easy timer setting
  • Customizable presets
  • Adjustable alarm volume
  • Ambient ticking sound option
  • Home screen widgets
  • Flexible subscription options
Features
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Meet Minimal Timer, your perfect companion for all your timing needs. This easy-to-use timer app helps you stay focused and manage your time well, whether you're working, studying, cooking, or just need a gentle reminder. We've designed it to be simple and helpful, so you can do more with less fuss. Set Timers with Ease: With Minimal Timer, setting a timer is straightforward and quick. You can easily set your desired duration in minutes or hours using the clear, easy-to-use keypad interface. Simply type in the time you need, and you're ready to go. If you often use the same times, you'll also love our selection of handy presets that get you started quickly. Or, if you need something specific, you can customize your own timers to fit any activity. Minimal Timer is built to be flexible for your everyday life. Custom Presets: Create and save your own frequently used timer durations. Whether it's for a 25-minute focus session, a 7-minute workout, or a 30-minute cooking reminder, you can set it once and use it again and again with just a tap. This makes starting your favorite timers super quick and easy. Custom Alarm Volume: Adjust your alarm sound to be just right for any situation. Whether you need a loud reminder to get your attention or a quiet chime that won't disturb others, you're in control. This means your timer will always alert you exactly how you want it to. Ambient Ticking Sound: If you like to feel time passing, you can turn on an optional, gentle ticking sound. This subtle feature can help you stay aware of the duration and maintain your focus, creating a calm and productive environment without being distracting. Widgets: Keep an eye on your timers right from your home screen. Our handy widgets let you see your active timers at a glance, so you're always updated on your progress without needing to open the app. It's a convenient way to stay on track throughout your day. Subscription & Cancellation: Enjoy flexible subscription options for premium features. Your payment is charged to your Apple account when you confirm your purchase, and subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If you start with a free trial, it will switch to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial is over. You can easily manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple account settings. Ready to make managing your time a breeze? Minimal Timer is designed for everyone, with a clean look and straightforward features that just work. Give it a try today and enjoy the convenience of a reliable and simple timer tool! Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2b99efd494008031afe9f5cc09712f48 https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2b79efd4940080e1b734f1af1d853ddb

Screenshots

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm4 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm at freemium against Timer's subscription. ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 20%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 471). Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 4.4 for Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm has 5.6K ratings behind it against 471, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm ships an update monthly, Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockZ | Desk Clock & AlarmTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.6K ratings) — better4.4 (471 ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better471
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRage BoxStudio 1J, LLC

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%

Timer

All ratings442 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative77.1%

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

Timer

From 471 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Minimal and simple design
  • 👍 Great for meditation timers
  • 👍 Custom volume feature
  • 👍 Sleek and wonderful app
  • 👍 Imposes discipline for time monitoring

Room to improve

  • 💸 Extremely high weekly subscription cost
  • 💸 Unfair trial requiring subscription
  • 💸 Predatory pricing model
  • 💸 No free version for basic use
  • 💸 App is too expensive

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

Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App swirls for over a minute before loading
  • No widgets found after paying for subscription
  • Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow limited access to try before subscribing
  • Add an option to control the timer from the widget
  • Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
  • Add a 24-hour timer option

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

Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 variants$79.001 Year

Questions

Is ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm free?
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Timer?
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm is rated higher. ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 471 ratings.
Do ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Timer have ads?
Neither ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm nor Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Timer?
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm ships an update monthly, and Timer every 4 days. Most recently, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm was updated on October 29, 2026 and Timer on October 30, 2026.

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