Comparison

DSClock vs DSClock Widget

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

DSClock Widget

Features
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A modern DS-inspired clock widget. Bring the classic DS Clock design to your device with an animated clock that ticks in real time! Customize your widget with different colors and themes. DSClock is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo.

Screenshots

DSClock1 screens
DSClock Widget2 screens

Verdict

The call

DSClock and DSClock Widget 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 DSClock Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSClockDSClock Widget
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, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel PiedrafitaPascal Jesenberger

In-app purchases

None

DSClock

No in-app purchases

None

DSClock Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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