Custom Word Clock vs Literary Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Custom Word Clock
This app offers a unique way to tell time using words instead of numbers. Customize phrases, colors, and fonts to create a personalized word-based clock widget for your device's home or lock screen.
- Displays time in words
- Customizable phrases
- Widget for home/lock screen
- Adjustable text size
- Background color options
- Custom prefix and suffix
Read full descriptionHide full description
Break away from ordinary clock faces and numerical displays. TextTime revolutionizes time-telling by presenting time in words, not numbers. Experience the fun and engaging benefits of a word-based clock widget. With TextTime, telling time becomes an enjoyable and interactive part of your day. Watch as your clock transforms into a unique expression of words, bringing a fresh and personalized touch to your device. Enjoy the elegance of a minimalist design that communicates time in a human-friendly format, making every glance at your clock a delightful experience. Tell time your way. Customize the formatting of the time as you desire, and the app will remember your choices. Personalize your clock with settings for Zero Phrase, Morning Phrase, and Afternoon Phrase, allowing you to infuse each moment with your unique flair. Effortlessly add prefixes and suffixes to further tailor your time displays to perfection. With TextTime, time isn't just measured—it's expressed in your own words. Download TextTime now and embrace a new era of timekeeping, where words take center stage and transform how you perceive time! Free Features: - Switch between 12/24-hour time - Adjust text size - Add as a widget to your Home or Lock Screen Premium Features: - Change background color - Set custom prefix and suffix - Customize morning, afternoon, and night phrases - Change text color, font, boldness, justification, and casing Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Literary Clock
This app displays a new quote from literature every minute, matching the current time. It offers a wide selection of quotes from various genres and authors in a simple, elegant interface.
- Real-time literary quotes
- Quotes match current time
- Diverse selection of authors and genres
- Simple and elegant interface
- Daily inspiration
Read full descriptionHide full description
Discover the Magic of Time Through Literature! Introducing our unique Literary Clock app – a delightful fusion of time and timeless literature. Every minute, enjoy a new quote from your favorite books that perfectly matches the current time. Experience the joy of reading with a twist! Features: Real-Time Quotes: Quotes from classic and contemporary books that align with the exact time. Wide Selection: Enjoy a diverse range of quotes from various genres and authors. Simple Interface: Elegant and easy-to-use design. Daily Inspiration: Get inspired and discover new books and authors every day. Perfect for book lovers and anyone looking to add a literary touch to their daily routine. Download now and let every minute be a moment of literary delight!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Literary Clock at none against Custom Word Clock's 1. Literary Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown). Custom Word Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Custom Word Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Literary Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Custom Word Clock against 5.0 for Literary Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Custom Word Clock ships an update every 2 weeks, Literary Clock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Custom Word Clock | Literary Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniel Gauthier | Tevfik Yucek |
Customer experience
Custom Word Clock
Literary Clock
In-app purchases
Custom Word Clock
- Super Customization$2.99
Literary Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Custom Word Clock free?
Is Literary Clock free?
Which has better reviews, Custom Word Clock or Literary Clock?
Do Custom Word Clock or Literary Clock have ads?
Which is updated more often, Custom Word Clock or Literary Clock?
Other comparisons
