Clocks vs Buildsquad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Animated backgrounds
- Customizable clock variations
- Font and color options
- Private and ad-free
- MacOS screensaver sync
- Shortcuts support
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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
Buildsquad
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Buildsquad asks for nothing beyond the download.
Clocks ships an update every 5 days, Buildsquad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clocks | Buildsquad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (475 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 475 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Destefanis | APP 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
Clocks
- Clocks Pro Pack$3.99
Buildsquad
No in-app purchases









