Comparison

Simple_Clock vs StoryBuilder

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

Head to head
About

Simple_Clock

A minimalist analog clock designed with a classic Apple iPad aesthetic. It offers the unique ability to integrate calendar events and reminders as clock hands for enhanced time management.

Highlights
  • Classic Apple iPad style analog clock
  • Optional calendar integration as clock needles
  • Optional reminders integration as clock needles
  • Minimalist design
Features
Read full description

Classic Apple iPad style clock. Feature • Add Calendar and Reminders as clock needles (optional) Support: vibecoder.company@gmail.com

About

StoryBuilder

Features
Read full description

Use your best photos, and position them any way you choose in a large panoramic format. Automatically cut the panorama into proper sizes, stored on your camera roll and ready to use immediately. This can all be done quickly and easily on your phone, with a detailed portrait view for fine tuning, and a full panoramic view in landscape mode.

Screenshots

Simple_Clock2 screens
StoryBuilder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StoryBuilder at none against Simple_Clock's 1. StoryBuilder also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Simple_Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StoryBuilder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple_Clock versus StoryBuilder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple_ClockStoryBuilder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (147 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings147 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeung-Un Hamrick conroy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple_Clock

One-time1
  • Remove Ads (Lifetime)$4.99
None

StoryBuilder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple_Clock free?
Simple_Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StoryBuilder free?
StoryBuilder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple_Clock or StoryBuilder have ads?
Simple_Clock shows ads; StoryBuilder does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple_Clock or StoryBuilder?
Simple_Clock ships an update weekly, and StoryBuilder weekly. Most recently, Simple_Clock was updated on November 4, 2026 and StoryBuilder on November 8, 2026.

Other comparisons