Comparison

DSClock vs DuoTime

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

DuoTime

Features
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Two times. One beautifully focused screen. DuoTime turns your phone or tablet into a customizable dual clock. Place two time zones side by side, then choose the display that fits each panel—from digital and analog clocks to a calendar or a favorite photo. KEY FEATURES • Two independent panels Set the clock type, time zone, and color of the left and right panels separately. • World time at a glance Keep an eye on family abroad, a destination, or your remote team without doing the time-zone math. • Four panel types Combine digital, analog, calendar, and photo views in any pairing that works for you. • A look of your own Mix digital styles and typefaces, analog dials and second hands, color palettes, and richly textured backgrounds. You can also use an image from your photo library as a clock background. • Automatic background changes Choose an interval and let the background designs rotate automatically for a display that stays fresh. • Made for the desk Keep the screen awake while the clock is showing, and enjoy a layout that adapts naturally to portrait and landscape. • Precise display controls Choose 12- or 24-hour time, then control digital seconds and the analog second hand independently. Use DuoTime as a desk clock at home or work, a world clock for remote collaboration, a travel companion, or a simple way to stay connected with someone far away. Put the two times that matter most on one screen.

Screenshots

DSClock1 screens
DuoTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DSClock at Free against DuoTime's $0.99. DuoTime's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

DSClock is free to download; DuoTime costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSClock ships an update every 7 months, DuoTime weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DSClock versus DuoTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSClockDuoTime
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel PiedrafitaCdPlus

In-app purchases

None

DSClock

No in-app purchases

None

DuoTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSClock free?
DSClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DuoTime free?
DuoTime costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DSClock or DuoTime have ads?
Neither DSClock nor DuoTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSClock or DuoTime?
DSClock ships an update every 7 months, and DuoTime weekly. Most recently, DSClock was updated on October 30, 2026 and DuoTime on November 13, 2026.

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