Comparison

See through Clock vs LowBat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

See through Clock

Features
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A clock with a transparent background that allows you to see behind the iPhone (this app)

About

LowBat

Features
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LowBat brings your smart home batteries together in one clear view. Check your Philips Hue and HomeKit accessories, see the lowest batteries first, and know what needs attention. From dimmer switches and motion sensors to door sensors and blinds, spend less time checking and more time enjoying a home that works. YOUR BATTERIES, AT A GLANCE β€’ See battery levels for compatible Philips Hue and HomeKit accessories. β€’ Switch between a compact list and an easy-to-read grid. β€’ Find accessories with search and filters for Hue or HomeKit. β€’ See the lowest batteries first, with clear battery status indicators. β€’ Open device details to check the room, source, manufacturer and last update, when available. β€’ Enjoy a native interface with light and dark appearances. DO MORE WITH LOWBAT PRO Unlock additional features with a one-time purchase. No subscription. β€’ Home Screen widgets in three sizes: show your lowest battery, top three or top six. β€’ Lock Screen widgets for a quick battery check. β€’ Local notifications when a battery reading falls below your chosen threshold. β€’ Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island to keep a low battery in view. β€’ Hide accessories you don’t want to monitor. YOUR HOME. YOUR DATA. Battery processing happens on your device. Notifications and Live Activities are created and updated locally, without a LowBat backend or remote notification server. β€’ Communicates directly with your Philips Hue Bridge over local Wi-Fi. β€’ Reads HomeKit battery information through Apple’s HomeKit framework. β€’ No LowBat account, sign-up, tracking, analytics or ads. β€’ Your accessory battery data is not uploaded to LowBat servers. β€’ No Hue cloud account required. If local Hue Bridge discovery fails, LowBat may contact Philips Hue’s discovery service to find your bridge. Optional purchases are handled by Apple through the App Store. MADE TO WORK ALONGSIDE YOUR HOME Keep using Apple Home and the Philips Hue app to control your accessories. LowBat focuses on their batteries, giving you a dedicated place to check what needs attention. REQUIREMENTS β€’ iOS 18 or later. β€’ A Philips Hue Bridge on your local network for Hue accessories. β€’ Accessories configured in Apple Home for HomeKit support. β€’ Use either source independently, or both together. Available information depends on what each accessory reports. Background checks, notifications, widgets and Live Activity updates depend on iOS scheduling and accessory availability; continuous real-time monitoring is not guaranteed. A little check. A calmer home.

Screenshots

See through Clock1 screens
LowBat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: See through Clock at none against LowBat's 1. See through Clock also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 18.0). LowBat's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LowBat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. See through Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

See through Clock ships an update fortnightly, LowBat every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
See through Clock versus LowBat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSee through ClockLowBat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8.3 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiDaniel Szlaski

In-app purchases

None

See through Clock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LowBat

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is See through Clock free?
See through Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LowBat free?
LowBat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do See through Clock or LowBat have ads?
See through Clock shows ads; LowBat does not.
Which is updated more often, See through Clock or LowBat?
See through Clock ships an update fortnightly, and LowBat every 5 months. Most recently, See through Clock was updated on October 12, 2026 and LowBat on October 24, 2026.

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