# The Converted vs Clocks

The clearest difference is price: Clocks at Free against The Converted's $1.99. Clocks also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (466 vs 19). The Converted's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (74% vs 59%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Clocks is free to download; The Converted costs $1.99 up front. Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Converted asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for The Converted against 4.6 for Clocks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clocks has 466 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of The Converted's written reviews are positive against 59% of Clocks's.

The Converted ships an update monthly, Clocks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Converted | Clocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-converted/id650443477/reviews) | **[4.6 (466 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocks-a-fun-standby-mode/id6742508073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **466** |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 59.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ideon Collider LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798046452) | [Daniel Destefanis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798752932) |

## What reviewers say

### The Converted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-converted/id650443477)

This utility app offers a visual interface for converting over 500 units across 23 categories, including currencies with daily updated exchange rates. It functions offline and provides a convenient Today View extension for quick access.

**Highlights:** 500+ units across 23 categories, Unique visual interface, 165 currency exchange rates, Daily updated exchange rates, Offline functionality, Today View Extension, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Clocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocks-a-fun-standby-mode/id6742508073)

Transform your device into a beautiful clock and weather display. Offers customizable clocks, animated backgrounds, and font options for a personalized experience. It's a private, ad-free alternative to standby modes, with optional matching screensavers for macOS.

**Highlights:** Animated backgrounds, Customizable clock variations, Font and color options, Private and ad-free, MacOS screensaver sync, Shortcuts support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clocks Pro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Simple, elegant, and beautiful design
- 🎨 Gorgeous and customizable clocks
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
- 🧠 Feels like an Apple-made app
- 🔥 Stunning animations and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty rearranging or removing clocks
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode option
- ⏱️ Inability to adjust background animation speed

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loop of pop-up ads when trying to use the app

**Requested features**

- Timer with start/stop functionality
- Numbered screen savers for easier selection
- Widget support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Converted free?

The Converted costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Clocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Converted or Clocks?

Clocks is rated higher. The Converted averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Clocks averages 4.6 from 466 ratings.

### Do The Converted or Clocks have ads?

Neither The Converted nor Clocks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Converted or Clocks?

The Converted ships an update monthly, and Clocks every 5 days. Most recently, The Converted was updated on October 22, 2026 and Clocks on October 25, 2026.

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