Comparison

QuietClock vs LumaClock

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

Head to head
About

QuietClock

Features
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Whether on your nightstand, desk, or mounted display, the app stays visible and dims when powered to avoid glare—perfect for passive use. Custom themes and dim delay settings let you shape your ideal timekeeping environment. Digital & Analog clock styles Customizable color themes Auto-dim when device is connected to power Adjustable dim delay and brightness level Private and lightweight - no data tracking Completely free No advertisements

About

LumaClock

Features
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LumaClock turns your iPhone or iPad into an immersive full-screen digital clock. Explore 30 carefully crafted visual styles, from clean graphic faces and animated particles to aurora-inspired scenes and star fields. Create a clock that fits your space: • Choose 12-hour or 24-hour time • Show hours and minutes, or include seconds • Show or hide the date and battery level • Switch color palettes on supported styles • Use portrait or landscape orientation on iPhone and iPad • Keep the display awake for desk, bedside, studio, or ambient use • Turn the optional ticking sound on or off • Use the app in English or Simplified Chinese Tap the clock face to hide the controls and enjoy an unobstructed display. Your selected style, color choices, and display preferences are saved on your device. Privacy by design: • No account or sign-in • No advertising or third-party analytics • Clock rendering and preferences stay on your device • An internet connection is not required for normal clock display A selection of clock styles is available without purchasing Pro. Lifetime Pro is available as a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase that unlocks all Pro styles, additional color choices, and future Pro style releases. There is no subscription or recurring charge.

Screenshots

QuietClock4 screens
LumaClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuietClock at none against LumaClock's 1. LumaClock's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LumaClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuietClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuietClock ships an update every 2 months, LumaClock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
QuietClock versus LumaClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuietClockLumaClock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPurpose Solutions Limited修武 许

In-app purchases

None

QuietClock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LumaClock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$1.99

Questions

Is QuietClock free?
QuietClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LumaClock free?
LumaClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuietClock or LumaClock have ads?
Neither QuietClock nor LumaClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuietClock or LumaClock?
QuietClock ships an update every 2 months, and LumaClock every 3 days. Most recently, QuietClock was updated on October 10, 2026 and LumaClock on October 24, 2026.

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