Comparison

LClock vs KeyUp Radio

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

Head to head
About

LClock

Features
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Leading Clock is more than just a timekeeper—it’s a premium lifestyle clock designed to blend seamlessly into your everyday surroundings. From minimalist analog faces to clean, modern digital typography, create the perfect clock that mirrors your style with a single tap. 1. Classically Minimal Analog Face * A timeless, sophisticated analog aesthetic that visualizes the elegant flow of time. * Clutter-free layouts reduce eye strain, serving as a beautiful decorative object for any space. 2. One-Tap Digital Toggle * Simply tap the clock face to instantly switch to a striking, modern digital design. * Delivers outstanding legibility and structural symmetry for a clear view from any angle. 3. Fluid Brightness Control (Dim to Night) * Drag your finger vertically anywhere on the screen to fine-tune the display brightness. * Instantly transitions into an ultra-low glare bedside companion (Dim/Night Mode), protecting your eyes in dark environments. 4. Boundless Personalization * Customize the hands, tick marks, indexes, and background colors. * Express yourself with curated color palettes—ranging from soothing pastels to rich, modern solid colors. 5. Exquisite Home Screen Widgets * Access a selection of beautifully crafted, minimalist clock widgets. * Style your home screen with widgets that blend organically with your custom wallpaper. 6. Complete iOS StandBy Optimization * Engineered to look breathtaking when docked in iOS StandBy mode (horizontal charging). * Transform your workspace or nightstand into an artistic deskterior masterpiece.

About

KeyUp Radio

This app provides a modern interface for controlling amateur radio nodes. It allows users to discover nodes on their network, manage connections, and monitor real-time status. Designed for ham radio operators, it offers a streamlined experience for node management.

Highlights
  • Auto-discover AllStarLink nodes
  • Connect/disconnect links
  • One-tap presets
  • Real-time RX/TX status
  • Per-node management
  • Face ID protection
Features
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KeyUp is a fast, modern controller for your AllStarLink amateur-radio nodes — built for hams, by hams. Scan your local Wi-Fi to find your nodes, then connect and disconnect links, fire one-tap presets, watch real-time RX/TX and connected-node status, and manage everything from a clean iPhone and iPad interface. Features: • Auto-discover AllStarLink nodes on your network • Connect / disconnect links, permanent connects, disconnect-all • Five shared presets plus unlimited per-node presets • Live RX/TX and connected-node status • Per-node naming, Face ID protection, password autofill • Designed for ASL3 and HamVoIP nodes over the Asterisk Manager Interface (AMI) Private by design: KeyUp talks directly to your nodes on your local network. No ads, no tracking, no paywall — completely free. KeyUp is not affiliated with AllStarLink, Inc. Amateur radio license required to operate a node. Developed by Brandon Fowler (AE7BF) and Tyler Fowler (W7NTF).

Screenshots

LClock4 screens
KeyUp Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KeyUp Radio at 17.0 against LClock's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LClock ships an update fortnightly, KeyUp Radio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LClock versus KeyUp Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLClockKeyUp Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKYUNGDOE LEEBaldGuy LLC

In-app purchases

None

LClock

No in-app purchases

None

KeyUp Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LClock free?
LClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyUp Radio free?
KeyUp Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LClock or KeyUp Radio have ads?
Neither LClock nor KeyUp Radio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LClock or KeyUp Radio?
LClock ships an update fortnightly, and KeyUp Radio every 3 weeks. Most recently, LClock was updated on October 30, 2026 and KeyUp Radio on October 31, 2026.

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