Comparison

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm vs Compass Map Barometer

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

Compass Map Barometer

This application provides a digital compass to easily identify cardinal directions and any arbitrary direction. It offers the flexibility to switch between magnetic and true north, and includes a map rotation feature. A barometer function is also available on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Electronic compass
  • Magnetic and true north modes
  • Map rotation
  • Barometer function
  • Designates cardinal directions
Features
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A simple arrow electronic magnetic easy compass free application which can easily designate four directions and arbitrary directions of north, east, south and west. Can switch magnetic north (magnet compass) and true north (gyro compass). Map rotation compass function. Barometer function (iPhone 6 / Plus -). Accuracy depends on device.

Screenshots

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm4 screens
Compass Map Barometer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Map Barometer at none against ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm's 10. Compass Map Barometer also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. Compass Map Barometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Compass Map Barometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm has 5.6K ratings behind it against 132, 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 38% of Compass Map Barometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm ships an update monthly, Compass Map Barometer every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm versus Compass Map Barometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockZ | Desk Clock & AlarmCompass Map Barometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.6K ratings) — better4.4 (132 ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better132
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRage BoxSHIGETO TAKAGI

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%

Compass Map Barometer

All ratings130 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative57.7%

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

Compass Map Barometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • Theme$2.99
  • Best App$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Thank You$4.99
  • Never Give Up$9.99
None

Compass Map Barometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm free?
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass Map Barometer free?
Compass Map Barometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Compass Map Barometer?
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm is rated higher. ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Compass Map Barometer averages 4.4 from 132 ratings.
Do ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Compass Map Barometer have ads?
Compass Map Barometer shows ads; ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm does not.
Which is updated more often, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm or Compass Map Barometer?
ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm ships an update monthly, and Compass Map Barometer every 7 months. Most recently, ClockZ | Desk Clock & Alarm was updated on November 10, 2026 and Compass Map Barometer on November 10, 2026.

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