# Swiftime vs Digital Clock

The clearest difference is ads: Digital Clock at none against Swiftime's shown. Digital Clock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 31). Swiftime's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swiftime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and Digital Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Swiftime against 4.4 for Digital Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Swiftime's written reviews are positive against 51% of Digital Clock's.

Swiftime ships an update every 7 months, Digital Clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swiftime | Digital Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftime/id561320359/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-widget/id1505334122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEDIANO Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/603605410) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## What reviewers say

### Swiftime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftime/id561320359)

This app helps you manage your mornings with countdown voice alerts and helpful weather information. It provides weather forecasts and tips on what to wear, ensuring you leave on time and are prepared for the day's conditions.

**Highlights:** Countdown voice alerts, Push notification alarms, Customizable alarm sounds, Weather forecast, What to wear tips, Umbrella index

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアムプラン | $0.49 | per month |


### Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-widget/id1505334122)

This app provides a clear and attractive LED digital clock display. It's ideal for use on a nightstand or desk, offering customizable options for time format and visibility of weekdays and dates.

**Highlights:** Beautiful LED digital display, 12/24 hour mode switching, Show/hide weekdays, Show/hide date

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Potential for customization (font, background)
- 👍 Useful for specific use cases (e.g., pool clock)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Time display issues (24-hour format, incorrect time)
- 💰 Paid features that should be free (color customization)
- 🐛 Widget issues (only shows military time)
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features (alarms, weather)

**Reported bugs**

- Time display issues
- Widget only shows military time
- Inconsistent behavior with background images

**Requested features**

- Add alarm functionality
- Improve widget customization options
- Allow changing time format (12-hour vs. 24-hour)
- Introduce more free customization options
- Add weather information display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swiftime free?

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

### Is Digital Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swiftime or Digital Clock?

Swiftime is rated higher. Swiftime averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Digital Clock averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Swiftime or Digital Clock have ads?

Swiftime shows ads; Digital Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swiftime or Digital Clock?

Swiftime ships an update every 7 months, and Digital Clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Swiftime was updated on September 23, 2026 and Digital Clock on September 25, 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.*