Comparison

Binary Clock by jhale.dev vs BitTime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Binary Clock by jhale.dev

This utility displays time using binary code, representing numbers with illuminated dots. It offers personalization options and includes instructions for reading the binary time format. The application is open-source.

Highlights
  • Binary time display
  • Customizable settings
  • Instructions for binary time
  • Open-source code
  • Personalization options
Features
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Instead of the digits 1, 2, 3, etc... this clock uses columns of dots that turn on and off like the 1s and 0s of the binary form of the number. Binary Clock also includes several settings you can use to personalize the clock to your liking. Just press and hold the clock to access them. If you don't know how to tell time on a Binary Clock, check out the instructions in the blog post announcing the app: https://links.jhale.dev/binaryclock Binary Clock is open-source! Check out the code yourself on GitHub: https://github.com/thehale/BinaryClock DISCLAIMER: All marketing pictures in this app store listing are designed to complement the nerdy theme of this app. The presence of various books in some marketing pictures in this app store listing does not imply an endorsement of this app by the authors of those publications. Those authors retain copyright and trademark rights to their works.

About

BitTime

Features
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BitTime is a binary clock app for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It shows the time in a variety of formats, and features widgets and watch complications. Formats: * Binary-Coded Decimal - Classic dot-matrix binary clock, customizable to your liking * Numerical binary - hour:minute:second view * Unix Timestamp - For those who like numbers and dislike being able to read the time * ISO 8601 - This is getting ridiculous Customize your view: * Symbol styles: circles, rectangles, squares, or plain 1s and 0s * Regular macOS, or colored themes with retro glow effects * 12-hour or 24-hour display * Seconds or minute views * Local time or UTC * Color themes including custom colors Widgets are available on your iOS and iPadOS devices; watch complications are available in all shapes and sizes on your Apple Watch. The app also integrates with Spotlight on iOS and iPadOS, allowing you to quickly see the current time in binary formats. BitTime respects your privacy, and has no network access or telemetry. (Except App Store analytics that Apple collects)

Screenshots

Binary Clock by jhale.dev4 screens
BitTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Binary Clock by jhale.dev at none against BitTime's 5. Binary Clock by jhale.dev also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). BitTime's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BitTime sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Binary Clock by jhale.dev asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binary Clock by jhale.dev ships an update every 4 months, BitTime monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Binary Clock by jhale.dev versus BitTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinary Clock by jhale.devBitTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph HaleClete Blackwell II

In-app purchases

None

Binary Clock by jhale.dev

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BitTime

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$2.99
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  • X-Large Tip$3.99
  • XX-Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Binary Clock by jhale.dev free?
Binary Clock by jhale.dev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BitTime free?
BitTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Binary Clock by jhale.dev or BitTime have ads?
Neither Binary Clock by jhale.dev nor BitTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Binary Clock by jhale.dev or BitTime?
Binary Clock by jhale.dev ships an update every 4 months, and BitTime monthly. Most recently, Binary Clock by jhale.dev was updated on June 4, 2026 and BitTime on September 14, 2026.

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