See through Clock vs Glow Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
See through Clock
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A clock with a transparent background that allows you to see behind the iPhone (this app)
Glow Timer
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Time flows beautifully, silently. Glow Timer is a visual focus timer for quiet places: libraries, cafes, classrooms, night desks, and any moment where a loud alarm would break the mood. Instead of sound, the screen uses soft light, waves, and edge glow to help you notice when time is up. It keeps the practical clarity of a countdown, but gives each session a calmer visual rhythm. Key Features - Silent Glow Notifications: the screen pulses with light when time is up - Pomodoro-Style Flow: move from focus to break with a clearer pause between phases - Double-Tap Pause: pause or resume without opening menus - Fluid Light & Waves: layered wave animations follow the remaining time - Intuitive Gestures: swipe horizontally to adjust time, swipe vertically to switch presets - Distraction-Free Design: the interface fades away so your desk stays quiet - Gentle Focus Log: see today's focused time without turning productivity into pressure - Emotional Skins: choose colors for study, work, reading, rest, and late-night focus Premium Features - Unlock all premium visual skins with a one-time purchase - No subscriptions - No ads - No tracking Perfect For - Pomodoro focus sessions - Studying in libraries or quiet rooms - Desk work and deep work blocks - Reading and journaling - Meditation or breathing breaks - A silent visual timer you can keep beside you Glow Timer is not here to shout at you. It is a small luminous space for focus, rest, and returning to your own pace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: See through Clock at none against Glow Timer's 1. See through Clock also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Glow Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Glow Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. See through Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
See through Clock ships an update fortnightly, Glow Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | See through Clock | Glow Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Kazuma Takahashi |
In-app purchases
See through Clock
No in-app purchases
Glow Timer
- Premium Mode$3.99
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