Comparison

Clocks vs GrainPlan

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

GrainPlan

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GrainPlan helps woodworkers plan projects with less guesswork. Create project estimates, organize parts, compare lumber species, build cut lists, and export clear project documents from one simple app. Whether you are planning furniture, cabinets, built-ins, shop projects, or custom client work, GrainPlan keeps the important details together so you can move from idea to materials with more confidence. With GrainPlan, you can: Plan projects Create and manage woodworking projects with dimensions, quantities, notes, and material details. Estimate materials Build practical project estimates for lumber, sheet goods, hardware, supplies, labor, tax, and other project costs. Create cut lists Turn project parts into organized cut lists so you can review sizes, quantities, and material needs before heading to the shop. Compare lumber species Browse and compare wood species details to help choose the right material for your project. Export project details Generate shareable project documents for estimates, planning, or client communication. Organize shop work Keep project information in one place instead of spreading notes across paper, messages, and spreadsheets. GrainPlan is designed for woodworkers who want a practical planning tool without unnecessary complexity. It focuses on the details that matter before the first cut: what you are building, what materials you need, what it may cost, and how the work is organized. Whether you are a hobbyist planning your next build or a small woodworking business preparing project estimates, GrainPlan gives you a clear place to plan, price, and prepare. Plan the project. Estimate the materials. Build with confidence.

Screenshots

Clocks4 screens
GrainPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Clocks at Free against GrainPlan's $7.99. Clocks also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). GrainPlan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Clocks is free to download; GrainPlan costs $7.99 up front. Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GrainPlan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clocks ships an update every 3 days, GrainPlan every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Clocks versus GrainPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClocksGrainPlan
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (466 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings466 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel DestefanisBIMAL KUMAR DIMRI

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

GrainPlan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clocks

One-time1
  • Clocks Pro Pack$3.99
None

GrainPlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clocks free?
Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GrainPlan free?
GrainPlan costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clocks or GrainPlan have ads?
Neither Clocks nor GrainPlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clocks or GrainPlan?
Clocks ships an update every 3 days, and GrainPlan every 11 days. Most recently, Clocks was updated on October 23, 2026 and GrainPlan on September 21, 2026.

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