DSClock vs DuoTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
DuoTime
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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.
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Verdict
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
DSClock is free to download; DuoTime costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DSClock ships an update every 7 months, DuoTime weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DSClock | DuoTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miguel Piedrafita | CdPlus |
In-app purchases
DSClock
No in-app purchases
DuoTime
No in-app purchases









