# Donec vs Clocks

Donec and Clocks both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Donec's written reviews are positive against 59% of Clocks's. Donec also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Clocks's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (476 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Donec asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Donec against 4.6 for Clocks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clocks has 476 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Donec's written reviews are positive against 59% of Clocks's.

Donec ships an update every 6 months, Clocks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Donec | Clocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donec-journal-countdown/id6449624794/reviews)** | [4.6 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocks-a-fun-standby-mode/id6742508073/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **476** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 59.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ANDREA COPELLINO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689904723) | [Daniel Destefanis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798752932) |

## What reviewers say

### Donec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donec-journal-countdown/id6449624794)

Track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Log your thoughts and feelings as developments occur, and revisit the anticipation. Organize events with tags and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns, Event journaling, Tag categorization, Event notifications, Home screen widget, iCloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Clocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocks-a-fun-standby-mode/id6742508073)

Transform your device into a beautiful clock and weather display. Offers customizable clocks, animated backgrounds, and font options for a personalized experience. It's a private, ad-free alternative to standby modes, with optional matching screensavers for macOS.

**Highlights:** Animated backgrounds, Customizable clock variations, Font and color options, Private and ad-free, MacOS screensaver sync, Shortcuts support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clocks Pro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Simple, elegant, and beautiful design
- 🎨 Gorgeous and customizable clocks
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
- 🧠 Feels like an Apple-made app
- 🔥 Stunning animations and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty rearranging or removing clocks
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode option
- ⏱️ Inability to adjust background animation speed

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loop of pop-up ads when trying to use the app

**Requested features**

- Timer with start/stop functionality
- Numbered screen savers for easier selection
- Widget support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Donec free?

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

### Is Clocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Donec or Clocks?

Donec is rated higher. Donec averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Clocks averages 4.6 from 476 ratings.

### Do Donec or Clocks have ads?

Neither Donec nor Clocks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Donec or Clocks?

Donec ships an update every 6 months, and Clocks every 5 days. Most recently, Donec was updated on November 3, 2026 and Clocks on November 4, 2026.

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