NiceClock Pro vs Simple Desk Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NiceClock Pro
Transform your iOS device into a beautiful, always-on clock. Features a clean interface with a Swiss font and customizable themes. Includes a night mode for easy viewing in the dark.
- Always-on display
- Customizable themes
- Night mode
- Helvetica New font
- Disable auto-lock
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NiceClock is one of the most beautiful clocks for your iOS device. Put your iPhone in the docking station and let NiceClock do its magic. With the function "Disable Auto-Lock" the app stays open. Enjoy the nice view of the time with the beautiful swiss font "Helvetica New". You can chose between many nice themes. Thanks to the new night mode you can use NiceClock with a dimmed screen during night.
Simple Desk Clock
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Specifications Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display Alarm sounds (3 types) Press and hold to cancel alarm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NiceClock Pro at every 2 months against Simple Desk Clock's every 41 months. NiceClock Pro also leads on chart position (#124 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Simple Desk Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.5). On 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
NiceClock Pro costs $0.99 and Simple Desk Clock $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NiceClock Pro ships an update every 2 months, Simple Desk Clock every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NiceClock Pro | Simple Desk Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #124 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NiceApps GmbH | eventcast inc. |
In-app purchases
NiceClock Pro
No in-app purchases
Simple Desk Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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