Comparison

Last Train Alert vs Simple Clock JP

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

Head to head
About

Last Train Alert

Features
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Last Train Alert tells you when to leave so you can catch the last train home. It helps you avoid missing the final train by sending a reminder at the right time based on your current location. Whether you're out with friends, working late, commuting, or managing a curfew, the app helps you head home on time with less stress. Key features - Automatic reminders for when to leave - Customizable alert timing - Quick access from lock screen and home screen widgets - Battery-conscious design - Privacy-friendly storage on your device - Curfew support for families and students Stop worrying about missing the last train. Know when to leave and get home with confidence. Legal Service terms and privacy policy: https://sendocorp.jp/app/ltalert/policy Apple Standard EULA and Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simple Clock JP

Features
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Simple Clock JP shows the current time in large, bold digits, easy to read at a glance from across the room or the stage. Just open the app and the clock is there. No setup, no complicated controls. Features - Large, easy-to-read time display - Shows hours, minutes, and seconds - Date and day of the week - Simple black background - The screen stays on while the clock is shown - On iPad, resize the window freely and place it next to your sheet music or set list app - Picture in Picture: float a compact clock over any other app - No ads, no account, no setup Use it as a desk clock, at work, at events, or on stage whenever you want to see the time in big numbers. A simple clock made for one thing: showing the time, big.

Screenshots

Last Train Alert3 screens
Simple Clock JP1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Clock JP at none against Last Train Alert's 2. Simple Clock JP also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Last Train Alert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Simple Clock JP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Last Train Alert ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Clock JP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Last Train Alert versus Simple Clock JP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLast Train AlertSimple Clock JP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerε±±θ—€η·εˆδΌη”»Kantaro Kobayashi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Last Train Alert

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan14 Days trial$5.991 Year
None

Simple Clock JP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Last Train Alert free?
Last Train Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Clock JP free?
Simple Clock JP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Last Train Alert or Simple Clock JP have ads?
Last Train Alert shows ads; Simple Clock JP does not.
Which is updated more often, Last Train Alert or Simple Clock JP?
Last Train Alert ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Clock JP every 4 weeks. Most recently, Last Train Alert was updated on October 6, 2026 and Simple Clock JP on October 4, 2026.

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