# ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm vs Timer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockz-desk-clock-and-alarm/id414587395/reviews)** | [4.4 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 471 |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 57 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rage Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/360832186) | [Studio 1J, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639917300) |

## What reviewers say

### ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockz-desk-clock-and-alarm/id414587395)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClockZ Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| ClockZ Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Good App | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tower Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Place Backgrounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best App | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thank You | $4.99 | one-time |
| Never Give Up | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Timer+ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $79.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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