Simple clock vs ClockMode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple clock
This ad-free clock application offers intuitive gesture controls for adjusting size, color, and brightness. It prioritizes user privacy by not tracking any data, providing a clean and straightforward timekeeping experience.
- Gesture-based size adjustment
- One-tap color change
- Swipe brightness control
- Completely ad-free
- No user data tracking
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As simple and ingenious as the clock app is, you can easily make all the settings with your fingers: ■ Use 2 fingers to pinch and adjust the size ■ Tap with 1 finger to change the color ■ Swipe up or down with 1 finger to adjust the brightness This simple clock app is completely ad-free and does not track any of your data! Our contribution to a brilliant, simple clock – without any ads or fuss :)
ClockMode
This app offers a minimalist digital clock designed to eliminate distractions and help users focus on the present moment. It provides extensive personalization options for color and a distraction-free interface with no ads or clutter.
- Distraction-free interface
- Customizable colors
- Screen lock for uninterrupted use
- High-contrast display
- Minimalist design
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Looking for a simple, distraction-free clock? ClockMode is designed to remove distractions and help you stay in the moment—effortlessly. • Minimal. Focused. Effortless. A beautifully simple digital clock designed to remove distractions and keep you in the moment. • A Clock as Unique as You. More colors, more ways to express yourself. Personalize your clock’s appearance to match your style and mood. • Your Clock, Your Control. Keep your screen locked and free from accidental touches—just pure focus, uninterrupted. • Distraction-Free Timekeeping. No ads. No clutter. No unnecessary features—just a clean and elegant clock experience. • Designed for Clarity & Focus. A sleek, high-contrast interface ensures readability at a glance, day or night. • Always Yours, Always Free. Our first native app marks a major milestone, and it will always be free. No Ads. No Subscriptions. No Data Collected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple clock at 100% against ClockMode's 0%. Simple clock also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple clock ships an update daily, ClockMode every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple clock | ClockMode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SPORTMEO | youngsoo jin |
Customer experience
Simple clock
ClockMode
In-app purchases
Simple clock
No in-app purchases
ClockMode
No in-app purchases









