Comparison

Clocks vs Buildsquad

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

Head to head
About

Clocks

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
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The Clocks app transforms your phone, tablet, or mac into a beautiful clock display, perfect for any home office, bedroom, or studio. It's perfect as an alternative to Standby Mode with even more options: ◎ 28+ gorgeous and intentionally designed animated backgrounds ◎ 15+ variations of clocks you can pair in any combination ◎ Some font and font color options for more personalization ◎ Private, no ads. Designed to be simple and stunning. ◎ Pro Park includes a download for matching screen savers on MacOS so your display can match across your entire work setup. ◎ Three clocks and three backgrounds are usable for free! ◎ Best used on a MagSafe charger, but also works on phones without it. ◎ Shortcuts support to allow Clocks to open automatically when connected to a charger Does Clocks open automatically? Not by default, but within Settings there's a tutorial on how to set it up using Shortcuts. Does Clocks replace Standby mode? We think Clocks is better fitted for daytime use and the official Standby for night time. Will you release more packs in the future? Yes! I plan on designing more backgrounds and clocks in future updates, some which will be free some which will be paid (but affordable). Roadmap - Coming soon: - Timers - More font options and settings

About

Buildsquad

Features
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BuildSquad connects homeowners, builders, and businesses with reliable construction professionals. Whether you’re planning a new project, fixing something at home, or managing a large build, BuildSquad makes it easy to find the right experts in minutes. From plumbers and electricians to architects and contractors, BuildSquad brings all construction services into one simple platform.

Screenshots

Clocks4 screens
Buildsquad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buildsquad at none against Clocks's 1. Buildsquad also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). Clocks's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Buildsquad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clocks ships an update every 5 days, Buildsquad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clocks versus Buildsquad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClocksBuildsquad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (475 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings475 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel DestefanisAPP CRAFTERS

Bugs and requests

Clocks

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Timer with start/stop functionality
  • Numbered screen savers for easier selection
  • Widget support

Buildsquad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clocks

One-time1
  • Clocks Pro Pack$3.99
None

Buildsquad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clocks free?
Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buildsquad free?
Buildsquad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clocks or Buildsquad have ads?
Neither Clocks nor Buildsquad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clocks or Buildsquad?
Clocks ships an update every 5 days, and Buildsquad fortnightly. Most recently, Clocks was updated on November 8, 2026 and Buildsquad on November 5, 2026.

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