# Clock Seconds vs Big Digital Clock Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Clock Seconds at 5.0 against Big Digital Clock Widget's 4.5. Clock Seconds also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Big Digital Clock Widget's advantage is ratings volume (245 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Clock Seconds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Digital Clock Widget has 245 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Clock Seconds ships an update every 4 weeks, Big Digital Clock Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Seconds | Big Digital Clock Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-seconds/id6446502527/reviews)** | [4.5 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-digital-clock-widget/id6451423454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **245** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Engler - Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678138767) | [Cromulent Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/769433054) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock Seconds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-seconds/id6446502527)

A highly accurate and customizable digital clock that fills your screen. Offers adjustable colors, sizes, and 12/24 hour formats. Designed for minimal battery usage.

**Highlights:** Largest digital clock display, Accurate atomic time comparison, Customizable colors and dimensions, 12/24 hour format options, Minimal battery consumption design, Portrait mode settings access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


### Big Digital Clock Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-digital-clock-widget/id6451423454)

Display a large digital clock on your device's screen, optimized for iOS 17 StandBy mode. View the current time easily from a distance, either within the app or using its widgets. Offers a free experience with an optional one-time purchase for expanded customization.

**Highlights:** iOS 17 StandBy mode optimization, Large format digital clock display, Single and dual widget options, Viewable from a distance, Customization options via purchase

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock Seconds free?

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

### Is Big Digital Clock Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock Seconds or Big Digital Clock Widget?

Clock Seconds is rated higher. Clock Seconds averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Big Digital Clock Widget averages 4.5 from 245 ratings.

### Do Clock Seconds or Big Digital Clock Widget have ads?

Neither Clock Seconds nor Big Digital Clock Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clock Seconds or Big Digital Clock Widget?

Clock Seconds ships an update every 4 weeks, and Big Digital Clock Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clock Seconds was updated on October 2, 2026 and Big Digital Clock Widget on October 14, 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.*