Comparison

Clocks vs Mech Edge

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

Mech Edge

Features
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Mech Edge is a practical set of mechanical engineering calculators for the shop, desk, and field. All calculations run locally on your device, with quick, focused tools for: • Fits: hole, shaft, and tolerance calculations • Fasteners: bolt, torque, preload, and related checks • Strength: beam and shaft calculations • GD&T helpers • Convert: common engineering unit conversions • Thermal expansion Mech Edge is designed for convenient reference without an account or network connection. Use professional judgment and qualified review for safety-critical decisions. Mech Edge does not provide medical or financial advice. It includes original calculator functionality and does not reproduce copyrighted PE handbook content.

Screenshots

Clocks4 screens
Mech Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mech Edge at none against Clocks's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Mech Edge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clocks ships an update every 5 days, Mech Edge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Clocks versus Mech Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClocksMech Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (475 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings475 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel DestefanisEric Pelto

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

Mech Edge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clocks

One-time1
  • Clocks Pro Pack$3.99
None

Mech Edge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clocks free?
Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mech Edge free?
Mech Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clocks or Mech Edge have ads?
Neither Clocks nor Mech Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clocks or Mech Edge?
Clocks ships an update every 5 days, and Mech Edge every 3 days. Most recently, Clocks was updated on November 8, 2026 and Mech Edge on October 29, 2026.

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