Comparison

DSClock vs World

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

Head to head
About

DSClock

Add a touch of retro handheld gaming charm to your iPhone with customizable clock widgets. Choose from light or dark designs in various sizes for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or StandBy mode. Enjoy an ad-free experience with minimal battery impact.

Highlights
  • Authentic DS-inspired dial design
  • Light & dark widget options
  • Multiple widget sizes (S, M, L)
  • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy support
  • Zero ads and zero data collection
  • Battery-friendly and small footprint
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Bring a slice of handheld-era charm to iPhone. Highlights • Authentic DS-inspired dial design • Separate light & dark widgets (S, M, L) • Works on Home Screen, Lock Screen, StandBy • Zero ads, zero data collection • Tiny footprint, battery-friendly Setup Open DS Clock Widget once. Long-press a screen → + → search “DS Clock”. Pick light or dark, choose a size. DS Clock Widget is an independent homage and is not affiliated with Nintendo.

About

World

Features
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A simple and stylish digital clock app. With large, easy-to-read numbers, customizable design, and alarm & notification features, it helps you manage your daily time smartly. [Main Features] Digital Clock Display Clear fonts and color designs. Easy to see even in dark environments. World Clock Support Instantly check times around the world. Useful for travel and business. Design Customization Freely customize font styles (monospaced, serif, rounded, etc.), colors, and sizes. Notifications & Reminders Stay on top of important events with Firebase-powered notifications. App Usage Analytics Continuous improvements with insights from Firebase Analytics.

Screenshots

DSClock1 screens
World4 screens

Verdict

The call

DSClock and World are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DSClock versus World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSClockWorld
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel Piedrafitakenshin miyamoto

In-app purchases

None

DSClock

No in-app purchases

None

World

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSClock free?
DSClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is World free?
World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DSClock or World have ads?
Neither DSClock nor World shows ads.

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