Comparison

Digital Clock vs BackStageClock

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

Head to head
About

Digital Clock

Transform your device into a retro LED digital clock with a dot matrix design. Offers multiple time formats, vibrant color options, and a full-screen display. Ideal for bedside tables, desks, or any space needing an elegant timepiece.

Highlights
  • Authentic dot matrix design
  • Multiple time formats (12/24 hr, seconds on/off)
  • 6 vibrant LED color options
  • Full-screen display
  • Optimized for all iPhones and iPads
  • Simple tap-to-access settings
Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a stunning retro LED display with this beautifully crafted digital clock app. Experience Nostalgic Digital Beauty Relive the classic era of LED displays with our authentic dot matrix design. Each number is rendered using hundreds of individual glowing dots, creating that iconic retro aesthetic that defined the digital age. Perfect for Any Space Whether it's your bedside table, kitchen counter, or office desk, this full-screen clock turns your iPhone or iPad into an elegant timepiece that's both functional and decorative. Features: Multiple Time Formats - Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display - Toggle seconds on/off (HH:MM:SS or HH:MM) Beautiful Color Options - Choose from 6 vibrant LED colors: Yellow, Green, Cyan, Orange, Red, and Purple - Each color captures the authentic glow of classic LED displays Optimized for All iPhones and iPads - Automatically adjusts dot size for perfect viewing on iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro - Crisp, clear display in both portrait and landscape orientations Simple Controls - Tap anywhere on the screen to access settings - Clean, intuitive interface that doesn't distract from the clock - Settings panel matches the retro dot matrix aesthetic Perfect for Any Time - Full-screen display with hidden status bar for distraction-free viewing - Ideal as a bedside clock, desk accessory, or ambient display - Low power consumption for extended use Why You'll Love It: The carefully crafted dot matrix rendering creates an authentic retro experience that's both nostalgic and modern. Each glowing dot is perfectly sized and spaced to recreate the classic LED displays you remember, while taking advantage of your iPad's beautiful screen. Transform your iPad into a piece of retro-futuristic art that tells time beautifully. Download Digital Clock - LED Retro today and bring the golden age of digital displays to your space.

About

BackStageClock

Features
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A clock app built around one idea: open it, and the time stays on. No sleep settings to fiddle with. No timers to configure. The screen just keeps showing the time, from the moment you tap the icon. On the floor. In the booth. Backstage. Next to the camera. In the middle of a long meeting. For the moments when all you need is to see what time it is — clearly, continuously, without anything else getting in the way. ■ Simple Comes First No countdowns. No remotes. No cloud. No accounts. Buy it. Install it. Open it. Done. There is nothing to set up. ■ When You Need More, It's There ・Large timecode-style display (HH:MM:SS) ・5 fonts to choose from, including DSEG7 Classic (7-segment LED style) ・Free color selection (RGB / HSB) ・Tap the time to toggle 24-hour / 12-hour format ・Faint analog clock layered behind, with adjustable opacity ・Major city timezone presets, with automatic Daylight Saving Time ・Optional LAP stopwatch when screen space allows Every option fits on a single landscape settings panel. Adjust while watching the clock change behind it, in real time. ■ Design Principles ・Fully offline Zero network requests. Works without signal, works in studios with strict IT policies. ・No data collection No analytics. No tracking. No ads. No advertising identifier (IDFA). ・One-time purchase Buy once. No in-app purchases. No subscriptions, ever. ■ Requirements iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later. iPad running iPadOS 17.0 or later. Landscape orientation only. ■ Font License DSEG7 Classic is bundled under the SIL Open Font License 1.1, with proper attribution to keshikan. See the Font License screen in Settings for full details.

Screenshots

Digital Clock4 screens
BackStageClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Digital Clock at Free against BackStageClock's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Digital Clock is free to download; BackStageClock costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Digital Clock versus BackStageClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital ClockBackStageClock
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeungJun LeeKIZAI

In-app purchases

None

Digital Clock

No in-app purchases

None

BackStageClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digital Clock free?
Digital Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackStageClock free?
BackStageClock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Digital Clock or BackStageClock have ads?
Neither Digital Clock nor BackStageClock shows ads.

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