ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm vs Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable digital clock display
- Music alarm
- Timer and stopwatch
- Home screen widget
- Photo and 3D map backgrounds
- Automatic unlock
- Battery display (premium)
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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
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.
- Easy timer setting
- Customizable presets
- Adjustable alarm volume
- Ambient ticking sound option
- Home screen widgets
- Flexible subscription options
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm | Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.6K ratings) — better | 4.4 (471 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K — better | 471 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rage Box | Studio 1J, LLC |
Customer experience
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm
Timer
User reviews
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm
From 5.6K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm
- ClockZ Premium$2.991 Month
- ClockZ Premium$29.991 Year
- Good App$0.99
- Tower Backgrounds$1.99
- Place Backgrounds$1.99
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- Theme$2.99
- Best App$2.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
- Thank You$4.99
- Never Give Up$9.99
Timer
- Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$19.997 Days
- Minimal Timer+3 variants$79.001 Year
Questions
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