# ADClock SideWood vs NiceClock Analog

The clearest difference is rating: ADClock SideWood at 5.0 against NiceClock Analog's 3.7. ADClock SideWood also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.5). NiceClock Analog's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ADClock SideWood holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NiceClock Analog has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ADClock SideWood ships an update every 18 months, NiceClock Analog every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ADClock SideWood | NiceClock Analog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adclock-sidewood/id581666141/reviews)** | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niceclock-analog/id863967315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiroyuki Otsuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/554117199) | [NiceApps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/501767855) |

## What reviewers say

### ADClock SideWood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adclock-sidewood/id581666141)

This utility app displays analog and digital time with customizable settings. It offers 12/24-hour format, date indication, auto-lock control, and design inversion. Users can also toggle time signal voice sounds.

**Highlights:** 12/24-hour display format, Date indication switch, Auto lock ON/OFF, Horizontal/vertical design inversion, Time signal voice sound ON/OFF, 30 or 60 minute intervals for time signal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NiceClock Analog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niceclock-analog/id863967315)

This app displays a beautiful analog clock on your iOS device. It offers various themes and a night mode for dimmed viewing. The "Disable Auto-Lock" function keeps the app open, making it ideal for docking stations.

**Highlights:** Beautiful analog clock display, Multiple themes, Night mode with dimmed screen, Disable Auto-Lock function, Ideal for docking stations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ADClock SideWood free?

ADClock SideWood is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NiceClock Analog free?

NiceClock Analog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ADClock SideWood or NiceClock Analog?

ADClock SideWood is rated higher. ADClock SideWood averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NiceClock Analog averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do ADClock SideWood or NiceClock Analog have ads?

NiceClock Analog shows ads; ADClock SideWood does not.

### Which is updated more often, ADClock SideWood or NiceClock Analog?

ADClock SideWood ships an update every 18 months, and NiceClock Analog every 2 weeks. Most recently, ADClock SideWood was updated on September 28, 2026 and NiceClock Analog on October 9, 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.*