# TimeSignals vs SeClock

The clearest difference is ads: SeClock at none against TimeSignals's shown. SeClock also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeSignals sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SeClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SeClock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of TimeSignals's written reviews are positive against 58% of SeClock's.

TimeSignals ships an update every 4 weeks, SeClock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeSignals | SeClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesignals/id629903077/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seclock-seconds-clock-widget/id6445807658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **57.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 334 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yasushi Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/454423149) | [Kiichi Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505735244) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeSignals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesignals/id629903077)

This app provides an hourly time signal feature for your iPhone, offering gentle reminders with customizable chimes or spoken voices. Schedule signals in 30-minute intervals, and they will play even when the app is closed, unless Do Not Disturb is active.

**Highlights:** Hourly time signal, Customizable voice options, Chime and cuckoo clock sounds, Scheduled alerts, Background operation, Adjustable intervals

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Use of User-Created Sounds | $2.99 | one-time |


### SeClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seclock-seconds-clock-widget/id6445807658)

Display the current second on your device's widget. This utility can also function as a standard digital clock. Note that widget accuracy may have a slight delay.

**Highlights:** Display seconds on widget, Use as a digital clock, Add to lock screen, Add to home screen

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock Widget Customization | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeSignals free?

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

### Is SeClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeSignals or SeClock?

SeClock is rated higher. TimeSignals averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SeClock averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do TimeSignals or SeClock have ads?

TimeSignals shows ads; SeClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeSignals or SeClock?

TimeSignals ships an update every 4 weeks, and SeClock fortnightly. Most recently, TimeSignals was updated on October 7, 2026 and SeClock on October 15, 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.*