Comparison

FaceClock Analogue vs AtomicClock

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

Head to head
About

FaceClock Analogue

This app offers a highly customizable analogue clock experience with various clock faces, color schemes, and background image options. It includes features like time announcements in multiple languages, an alarm with snooze, music player controls, and battery indication.

Highlights
  • Customizable clock faces and color schemes
  • Background picture customization
  • Time announcements in 6 languages
  • Alarm clock with snooze
  • Music player control
  • Battery indicator
Features
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FaceClock is free to use with six minimal clock faces, all color themes, wall colors, the digital time and a full alarm. FaceClock turns your iPhone or iPad into an analog clock you'll actually want on your nightstand, your desk or your kitchen counter. Twenty clock faces Pick from four groups: Minimal (bars, dots, rings), Numerals (including Roman, Arabic-Indic and Chinese numbers), 24-Hour dials, and Counter-Clockwise faces that run backwards. Choose a color theme, including a dim red Night theme that won't keep you awake, and a light theme for bright rooms. Make it yours Set any wall color or use your own photo as the background, then drag and pinch to frame it. Add the date, the digital time in 12- or 24-hour form, and the current temperature. Drag up or down anywhere on the clock to dim the screen for night-time. A real alarm Built on Apple's alarm system, so it rings even when your phone is locked or on silent. Choose the time, which days it repeats and how long snooze lasts. Sleep timer Count down with white noise, or an alarm at the end. The timer keeps going on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Weather on the face Local temperature and conditions from Apple Weather, right on the dial. Visual effects behind the clock can follow your weather: sunlight, fog, rain or snow. Hear the time Have the clock speak the time on the hour, half hour or quarter hour, in your choice of language. Or just double-tap the clock whenever you want to know. Widgets Clock widgets for the Home Screen in every size, including extra large on iPad, plus a minimal clock for the Lock Screen. They follow the clock settings you chose in the app. Also included Now Playing controls for the Music app · battery ring with charging status · keep-screen-awake for bedside use · full iPad support in portrait and landscape Unlock everything with a single purchase: all twenty clock faces, photo backgrounds, weather, visual effects, the sleep timer, the music player, spoken time announcements and widgets. One purchase, no subscription. Already bought it in an earlier version? Tap Restore Purchase.

About

AtomicClock

This app displays the exact current time synchronized with NTP servers, offering a customizable clock view for precise time checks. It's ideal for setting watches, verifying timestamps, or comparing local and network time.

Highlights
  • Precise time from NTP servers
  • Customizable clock faces
  • Select or add time servers
  • Local and UTC views
  • 12/24 hour modes
  • Customizable time format
  • Acoustic ticking
Features
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Check precise NTP reference time at a glance. AtomicClock helps you set watches, wall clocks, cameras, and other devices, compare local time with UTC, and follow moments when every second matters. Clear analog and digital time AtomicClock displays current time from NTP servers that reference atomic clocks. Choose a predefined server or add your own, then view local or UTC time in a clean analog or digital clock. Customize your reference clock • Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time • Customize the time format • Choose from multiple clock faces and hands • Use a smooth, fluid second hand • Add acoustic ticking or the Greenwich Time Signal • Tap the screen to hide information and controls, freeze the display, or mute ticking Details for precise time checks View technical NTP information, including round-trip time and server stratum. Whether you are checking a timestamp, preparing a camera, aligning a wall clock, or setting a watch by hand, the seconds remain clear and easy to follow. AtomicClock is free to use. AtomicClock Pro is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription. It unlocks your preferred clock face, hands, and font, removes ads, and includes upcoming Pro features. AtomicClock displays NTP reference time for comparison and does not change your device’s system time. Results can vary with the selected server, network conditions, and device behavior.

Screenshots

FaceClock Analogue4 screens
AtomicClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FaceClock Analogue at none against AtomicClock's shown. AtomicClock's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (84% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. FaceClock Analogue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AtomicClock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AtomicClock has 5.6K ratings behind it against 369, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of FaceClock Analogue's written reviews are positive against 84% of AtomicClock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FaceClock Analogue ships an update every 5 weeks, AtomicClock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FaceClock Analogue versus AtomicClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaceClock AnalogueAtomicClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (369 ratings)4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3695.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiReka SoftTimo Partl

Customer experience

FaceClock Analogue

All ratings368 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative21.1%

AtomicClock

All ratings5,568 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.4%

User reviews

FaceClock Analogue

From 369 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful as a bedside clock
  • 👍 Clear and easy to read
  • 👍 Customizable clock faces
  • 👍 Handy for resetting digital clocks
  • 👍 Great for timing tasks and sessions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sudden size reduction after update
  • 🔋 Bright ads can be distracting
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and time display issues
  • 🔒 Paid version still shows ads

AtomicClock

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate time
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 🚀 Precise to the second
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for setting watches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Server connection issues
  • 🔍 Limited time zone options
  • 💰 Ads diminish clock view
  • 🔍 Lacks some advanced features
  • 🔍 Redundant for some users

Bugs and requests

FaceClock Analogue

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alarm not working when app is closed
  • Ads reappearing after purchasing ad-free version
  • Clock freezing at certain times

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to display clock on lock screen
  • Ability to set as main system clock
  • More clock face design options
  • Customizable hand colors
  • Alarm clock functionality
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  • Ability to disable music controls

AtomicClock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain iOS versions
  • Occasional freezing of hands
  • Countdown timer sound not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add GMT/dual time display
  • Implement widget support
  • Add different second hand sounds
  • Allow setting background color to match watch
  • Include alarm/timer functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FaceClock Analogue

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$1.99
1 purchases

AtomicClock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Version$6.99

Questions

Is FaceClock Analogue free?
FaceClock Analogue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AtomicClock free?
AtomicClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FaceClock Analogue or AtomicClock?
AtomicClock is rated higher. FaceClock Analogue averages 4.5 out of 5 from 369 ratings, while AtomicClock averages 4.8 from 5.6K ratings.
Do FaceClock Analogue or AtomicClock have ads?
AtomicClock shows ads; FaceClock Analogue does not.
Which is updated more often, FaceClock Analogue or AtomicClock?
FaceClock Analogue ships an update every 5 weeks, and AtomicClock monthly. Most recently, FaceClock Analogue was updated on October 24, 2026 and AtomicClock on November 2, 2026.

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