Comparison

Starlight Clock vs Shansan Super Timer

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

Head to head
About

Starlight Clock

Features
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This is a digital and analog clock application with a starry sky motif. The constellation changes every hour. You can also set events in which locomotives appear at 10, 15, 20, 30, and 60 minute intervals. Sometimes shooting stars also stream. ***** The time text, analog clock, and constellations can be moved with the fingers. The analog clock and constellations can be zoomed in and out with two fingers. Seconds can also be displayed. Touching the time character switches to setting mode. The date and time can be changed to various formats by touching it in the setting mode. The display can be switched between 12-hour and 24-hour formats. Screen rotation in portrait and landscape orientation is also supported. By pressing buttons such as "2X" and "3X," the font size can be adjusted in steps. You can choose from 24 different constellations. The order of the constellations can be set to change randomly as well as in a predetermined order. The time signal can be set to one of 79 different tones.

About

Shansan Super Timer

Features
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"Welcome to Shansan Super Timer, the professional-grade timer app designed for both iPhone and Apple Watch. Key Features: Multi-Alert Timers: The standout feature! Create a main timer and add multiple, distinct alerts with custom names and sounds at specific intervals. Perfect for complex routines like workouts, cooking, or study sessions. Full Apple Watch App: Don't just view your timers—create, manage, and run them directly from your wrist with a beautiful interface and full Digital Crown support. Seamless Syncing: Timers created on your iPhone instantly appear on your watch, and vice-versa. Reliable Background Notifications: Your alerts will always fire on time with sound and haptics, even when the app is closed. Siri Integrated: Use your voice to start your custom timers without ever touching your device. Accessible: Full support for VoiceOver ensures everyone can use the app with ease. Stop juggling multiple alarms and start managing your time with precision. Download Super Timer today!"

Screenshots

Starlight Clock4 screens
Shansan Super Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shansan Super Timer at none against Starlight Clock's 1. Shansan Super Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Starlight Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. Starlight Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shansan Super Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starlight Clock ships an update every 3 months, Shansan Super Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Starlight Clock versus Shansan Super Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarlight ClockShansan Super Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiAmogh J S

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Starlight Clock

One-time1
  • Starlight Clock with no ads$2.99
None

Shansan Super Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starlight Clock free?
Starlight Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shansan Super Timer free?
Shansan Super Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Starlight Clock or Shansan Super Timer have ads?
Starlight Clock shows ads; Shansan Super Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Starlight Clock or Shansan Super Timer?
Starlight Clock ships an update every 3 months, and Shansan Super Timer daily. Most recently, Starlight Clock was updated on July 28, 2026 and Shansan Super Timer on September 22, 2026.

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