Comparison

Binary Clock vs Dock Clock HD

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

Head to head
About

Binary Clock

This app displays the current time in a unique binary format, presented with an analog clock aesthetic. It offers settings to aid readability and can function as a screen saver while devices are charging.

Highlights
  • Analog format binary time display
  • Readability settings with number display
  • Screen saver functionality
  • Unique geek gadget appeal
Features
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Binary Clock is a Top Geek Gadget! Impress your friends! Show them your new skills. Be In and be a Computer Geek! This binary clock shows you binary time in analog clock look. Features: * Analog format - never seen before * Settings to help you reading (showing numbers) * Use it as "screen saver" on your iPhone/iPod while charging Write us suggestions, ideas or problems in our Support page.

About

Dock Clock HD

This utility app offers a selection of analog and digital clock designs for your device's dock or as a night clock. It includes alarm functionality with customizable settings and supports various languages.

Highlights
  • Multiple clock designs
  • Alarm with light accompaniment
  • Adjustable brightness and zoom
  • 24-hour/12-hour format
  • 3D Touch integration
  • Push notifications for alarms
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a stylish desk or bedside clock. Choose from 7+ classic faces, swipe to switch, adjust the zoom with familiar gestures, and enjoy clear readability day or night. For long display use, keeping your device connected to power is recommended. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Binary Clock3 screens
Dock Clock HD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Binary Clock at 100% against Dock Clock HD's 14%. Binary Clock also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Dock Clock HD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 69 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Binary Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dock Clock HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binary Clock ships an update every 69 months, Dock Clock HD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Binary Clock versus Dock Clock HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinary ClockDock Clock HD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 69 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeanOX GmbHDMYTRO LUZHETSKYI

Customer experience

Binary Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dock Clock HD

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Binary Clock

One-time1
  • Coffee for Developer$0.99
1 purchases

Dock Clock HD

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Binary Clock free?
Binary Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dock Clock HD free?
Dock Clock HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Binary Clock or Dock Clock HD have ads?
Neither Binary Clock nor Dock Clock HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Binary Clock or Dock Clock HD?
Binary Clock ships an update every 69 months, and Dock Clock HD every 3 months. Most recently, Binary Clock was updated on October 8, 2026 and Dock Clock HD on October 14, 2026.

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