# What time is it? vs BellsClock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BellsClock at 50% against What time is it?'s 0%. BellsClock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). What time is it?'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. What time is it? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BellsClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

What time is it? ships an update every 3 weeks, BellsClock every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | What time is it? | BellsClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellsclock/id6496858792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shinichi Ishizuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/490639079) | [Francis Golazeski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741166483) |

## What reviewers say

### What time is it?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-time-is-it-voice-clock/id6449352519)

This utility app allows users to check the current time and date by tapping or shaking their smartphone screen, even with their eyes closed. It offers customizable voice output, screen brightness adjustments, and unique animations. Ads can be removed via an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Tap or shake to hear time and date, Customizable voice output, Screen brightness settings, Menu lock feature, Unlockable animations, 24-hour format support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.29 | one-time |


### BellsClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bellsclock/id6496858792)

Easily create and manage custom school bell schedules. Import schedules from CSV files or websites, and export your own. Personalize screen colors and navigate with a hamburger menu.

**Highlights:** Customizable bell schedules, Add/delete class periods, Modify start/end times, Import from CSV/web, Export to CSV, Personalize screen color, Hamburger menu navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is What time is it? free?

What time is it? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BellsClock free?

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

### Do What time is it? or BellsClock have ads?

What time is it? shows ads; BellsClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, What time is it? or BellsClock?

What time is it? ships an update every 3 weeks, and BellsClock every 6 months. Most recently, What time is it? was updated on October 20, 2026 and BellsClock on October 14, 2026.

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