# Art Clock Lite vs Simple_Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Simple_Clock at 4.7 against Art Clock Lite's 3.5. Simple_Clock also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (133 vs 2). Art Clock Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple_Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Art Clock Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple_Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple_Clock has 133 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Art Clock Lite's written reviews are positive against 71% of Simple_Clock's.

Art Clock Lite ships an update every 22 months, Simple_Clock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Art Clock Lite | Simple_Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-clock-lite/id443743164/reviews) | **[4.7 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock/id6477709832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/320476119) | [Seung-Un Ham](https://appshunter.io/developer/447543367) |

## What reviewers say

### Art Clock Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-clock-lite/id443743164)

Display famous artworks as your device's clock background. Choose from a slideshow of masterpieces or save individual images to use as wallpapers. Enjoy art from renowned artists and organizations.

**Highlights:** Display famous artworks, Clock with art backgrounds, Slideshow feature, Save backgrounds as wallpapers, Art from Van Gogh, Monet, Da Vinci, etc.

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple_Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock/id6477709832)

A minimalist analog clock designed with a classic Apple iPad aesthetic. It offers the unique ability to integrate calendar events and reminders as clock hands for enhanced time management.

**Highlights:** Classic Apple iPad style analog clock, Optional calendar integration as clock needles, Optional reminders integration as clock needles, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Lifetime) | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Art Clock Lite free?

Art Clock Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple_Clock free?

Simple_Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Art Clock Lite or Simple_Clock?

Simple_Clock is rated higher. Art Clock Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple_Clock averages 4.7 from 133 ratings.

### Do Art Clock Lite or Simple_Clock have ads?

Simple_Clock shows ads; Art Clock Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Art Clock Lite or Simple_Clock?

Art Clock Lite ships an update every 22 months, and Simple_Clock every 5 days. Most recently, Art Clock Lite was updated on August 26, 2026 and Simple_Clock on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*