TubeClock vs Big Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TubeClock
Experience the retro charm of a nixie tube clock on your device. This app offers a clean, ad-free display of the time with no unnecessary features. Enjoy a simple and elegant way to tell time.
- Nixie tube clock style
- Ad-free experience
- Simple time display
- No unnecessary features
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TubeClock is a simple, no frills clock app in the style of nixie tube clocks. No unnecessary features, no ads. Just the time.
Big Clock
This utility app displays the current day, time, and date in a large, full-screen digital format. It offers customization options for clock digit color and includes integrated alarm, timer, and stopwatch functionalities with advanced settings like repetition and lap tracking.
- Full-screen digital clock display
- Customizable digit colors
- Multiple alarm settings
- Countdown timer
- Stopwatch with lap feature
- Display day and date
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Big Clock: The Ultimate High-Visibility Digital Display. Never struggle to read the time again. Big Digital Clock transforms your entire screen into a massive, crystal-clear time hub. Whether you need a reliable bedside clock for your nightstand or a giant countdown timer for the gym, our app delivers maximum visibility with a minimalist touch. WHY USERS LOVE BIG CLOCK: The Biggest Display: A true full-screen experience designed for visibility from across the room. Aesthetic Themes: Personalize your display with vibrant neon colors and high-contrast glow effects. Precision Tools: Includes a high-contrast Stopwatch with Laps and a Countdown Timer for workouts or study sessions. Smart Nightstand Alarms: Set multiple alarms with custom snooze, repetition, and loud wake-up tones. KEY FEATURES: 12/24 Hour Toggle: Switch formats instantly to suit your preference. Full Customization: Use the professional color picker to match your room’s aesthetic. Stay Punctual: A simple, distraction-free interface that stays active while you work or sleep. Stay punctual with the most readable clock on the App Store. Download Big Digital Clock today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TubeClock at 85% against Big Clock's 0%. TubeClock also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Big Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Big Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TubeClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
TubeClock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TubeClock has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of TubeClock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Big Clock's.
TubeClock ships an update every 12 months, Big Clock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TubeClock | Big Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (23 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Jacque | Kevin Ghori |
Customer experience
TubeClock
Big Clock
In-app purchases
TubeClock
No in-app purchases
Big Clock
- Big Digital Clock Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Big Digital Clock Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Big Digital Clock Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
