# The Clock vs Intention

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intention at 100% against The Clock's 0%. Intention also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). The Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Intention sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intention holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intention has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of The Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Intention's.

The Clock ships an update monthly, Intention every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Clock | Intention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clock-alarm-clock-and-timer/id6504418374/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intention-screen-time-control/id6759113843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718707717) | [CLV AI HOLDINGS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876945550) |

## What reviewers say

### The Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clock-alarm-clock-and-timer/id6504418374)

This app provides a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock with essential functions. Wake up gently to music, set future alarms, and customize your wake-up experience with features like volume crescendo and dismiss challenges. It also includes a world clock, timer, and stopwatch.

**Highlights:** Set and manage multiple alarms, Schedule future alarms, Volume crescendo for gentle wake-up, Dismiss challenges to prevent accidental deactivation, World clock for multiple time zones, Countdown timer and stopwatch with lap recording, Customizable themes and dark mode

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $27.99 | per year |


### Intention

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intention-screen-time-control/id6759113843)

This app introduces a "friction" barrier to prevent compulsive app usage. Instead of simple timers, it presents cognitive challenges that must be solved before accessing blocked applications, helping users regain focus and control over their screen time.

**Highlights:** Cognitive challenges (mental math, memory, word scramble, Stroop test), Customizable app blocking, Set unlock durations, Track screen time and progress, System-level blocking via Apple APIs, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intention Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Intention Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Clock free?

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

### Is Intention free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Clock or Intention?

Intention is rated higher. The Clock averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Intention averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do The Clock or Intention have ads?

Intention shows ads; The Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Clock or Intention?

The Clock ships an update monthly, and Intention every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Clock was updated on October 2, 2026 and Intention on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*