Comparison

Simple_Clock vs Readshift

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

About

Readshift

Features
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Readshift helps serious readers finish each focused session with something worth remembering. Choose a book and duration, read without distraction, then capture one idea that changed how you see it. Revisit your shifts and reading outcomes anytime. Everything stays on your device: no account, analytics, cloud sync, or AI. Privacy Policy: https://mintly.okmybot.com/readshift/privacy Terms of Service: https://mintly.okmybot.com/readshift/terms Support: readshift@okmybot.com

Screenshots

Simple_Clock4 screens
Readshift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readshift at none against Simple_Clock's 1. Readshift also leads on ads (none vs shown). Simple_Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Readshift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple_Clock ships an update every 5 days, Readshift every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple_Clock versus Readshift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple_ClockReadshift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (133 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings133 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeung-Un HamShenzhen Zhongshan Psychological Consultation Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple_Clock

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

Readshift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple_Clock free?
Simple_Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readshift free?
Readshift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple_Clock or Readshift have ads?
Simple_Clock shows ads; Readshift does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple_Clock or Readshift?
Simple_Clock ships an update every 5 days, and Readshift every 2 months. Most recently, Simple_Clock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Readshift on October 8, 2026.

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