# The Clock vs WorkShift

The clearest difference is rating: WorkShift at 5.0 against The Clock's 3.0. The Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 WorkShift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WorkShift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

The Clock ships an update monthly, WorkShift every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Clock | WorkShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clock-alarm-clock-and-timer/id6504418374/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workshift-work-shift-schedule/id6761520121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718707717) | [学欢 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831758190) |

## 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 |


### WorkShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workshift-work-shift-schedule/id6761520121)

Manage your work shifts effortlessly with this smart calendar planner. Easily add shifts, set custom alarms, and view your schedule at a glance with home screen widgets. Sync, export, and track your work hours with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Quick & Smart Shift Calendar, Fully Customizable Shifts with Alarms, Convenient Home Screen Widgets, Export, Sync & Backup, Work Hours & Statistics Tracker, Clean & Intuitive UI

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Member | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Clock free?

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

### Is WorkShift free?

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

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

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

### Do The Clock or WorkShift have ads?

WorkShift shows ads; The Clock does not.

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

The Clock ships an update monthly, and WorkShift every 2 months. Most recently, The Clock was updated on October 2, 2026 and WorkShift on October 2, 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.*