# My Digital Clock vs ZenClock

The clearest difference is rating: My Digital Clock at 4.7 against ZenClock's 4.0. My Digital Clock also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and ratings volume (7.5K vs 4). ZenClock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Digital Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ZenClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Digital Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Digital Clock has 7.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of My Digital Clock's written reviews are positive against 50% of ZenClock's.

My Digital Clock ships an update every 5 months, ZenClock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Digital Clock | ZenClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-digital-clock/id570608914/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenclock-minimal-clock/id953822313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arumugam Kalaichelvan](https://appshunter.io/developer/541795739) | [Socially Conscious Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/302019503) |

## What reviewers say

### My Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-digital-clock/id570608914)

Personalize your time with a clean and elegant digital clock. Choose from multiple themes, fonts, and activate night mode for a comfortable display. Optimized for performance and a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple clock themes, Custom font selection, Night mode support, Clean interface, Easy-to-use settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕰️ Accurate time display
- 📆 Clear date and time
- 🔍 Large, easy-to-read numbers
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- ⏱️ Seconds display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Ads disruptive
- 🔀 Time display inconsistent between app and home screen
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Restore purchases not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Time display incorrect when app is closed
- Crashes when trying to remove ads

**Requested features**

- Widget support
- 24-hour time format option
- Ability to hide seconds
- Customizable font and size
- Always-on display mode


### ZenClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenclock-minimal-clock/id953822313)

This app transforms your iPad or iPhone into a visually appealing desk clock. It offers interactive time displays with customizable background color modes, including a unique spectrum that cycles through millions of colors over time.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Interactive time display, Widgets for quick access, Single background color modes, Color Clock modes with spectrum cycling, Optimized for desk stands

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Clock Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Zen Clock Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Digital Clock free?

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

### Is ZenClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Digital Clock or ZenClock?

My Digital Clock is rated higher. My Digital Clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while ZenClock averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do My Digital Clock or ZenClock have ads?

My Digital Clock shows ads; ZenClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Digital Clock or ZenClock?

My Digital Clock ships an update every 5 months, and ZenClock every 3 months. Most recently, My Digital Clock was updated on October 12, 2026 and ZenClock on October 6, 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.*