Comparison

Brutal Time vs Vintage 90s Clock

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

Head to head
About

Brutal Time

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Brutal Time turns your iPhone into a brutalist desk clock. Put it on a charger and it fills the screen, edge to edge, with nothing but type. It tells time without decoration, distraction, or gimmicks. ON THE CHARGER StandBy widgets for every clock face, and widgets for the Home Screen. A full-screen, StandBy-style display for the app itself, with the status bar hidden so the clock owns the whole screen. Add a Shortcut and it opens by itself the moment you plug in. Always-On keeps it lit while charging and dims it after a few seconds, then lets the phone sleep again as soon as you unplug. FOUR TYPOGRAPHIC FACES Four distinct designs, each built on a different typographic system: digits locked to a ruled grid, editorial Swiss with a red accent, oversized poster glyphs cropped by the frame, and mono type over a dot-indexed field. Each reads as words or numerals, in dark or light, portrait or landscape. UNLOCK AMBIENT MOTION WITH THE FULL EDITION Each face can come alive. Continuous, ambient motion runs through the type — letters that breathe, sway, and resolve on their own unhurried rhythm, with several motions for every face. Calm and deliberate, never a screensaver. Ambient Motion is the only paid feature, and the Full Edition is a one-time purchase — buy it once, keep it forever. Everything else is free: every clock face, every typeface, every widget, the full-screen display and Always-On. Also included: - Three typefaces per face - Custom accent colors - Home Screen and StandBy widgets - No subscription. No ads. Ever. Brutal Time is shaped by brutalist design principles: visible structure, a restrained palette, and the removal of unnecessary ornament. Time is shown as type, grid, and rhythm — clear, functional, and deliberate.

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Vintage 90s Clock

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Step back into the golden era of digital watches with Retro LCD Clock – a nostalgic tribute to the iconic timepieces of the 1990s. Transform your iPhone into a stunning retro LCD display that captures the essence of classic digital watches. With authentic green glow effects, scanline animations, and vintage aesthetics, this app brings the beloved look of 90s technology to your modern device. FEATURES: • SIX STUNNING THEMES Choose from Classic Green, Retro Amber, Blue Ice, Ruby Red, Cyan Wave, and Purple Haze. Each theme features authentic LCD colors with matching glow effects and ambient lighting. • FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE DISPLAY Toggle 12/24-hour format, show or hide seconds, dates, and decorative icons. Adjust glow intensity and visual effects to your preference. • AUTHENTIC RETRO EFFECTS Experience realistic scanlines, film grain texture, and pulsing glow effects that recreate the look of classic LCD screens. • ALWAYS-ON DISPLAY Screen stays awake while the app is active, perfect for use as a desk clock or nightstand display. • HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Add retro clock widgets to your home screen and lock screen in multiple sizes. Keep the vintage aesthetic throughout your device. • STANDBY MODE SUPPORT Works beautifully in StandBy mode on iPhone with iOS 17 and later. Perfect for charging on your bedside table. • NO ADS, NO TRACKING Pure nostalgia with zero interruptions. No data collection, no analytics, no advertising. • BRIGHTNESS BOOST Optional brightness enhancement for better visibility in bright environments. • BATTERY EFFICIENT Optimized for minimal power consumption while maintaining stunning visual effects. Whether you're nostalgic for the 90s, appreciate retro aesthetics, or simply want a beautiful clock for your desk or nightstand, Retro LCD Clock delivers an authentic experience with modern polish. Perfect for: - Retro enthusiasts and collectors - Minimalist desk setups - Bedside clock displays - StandBy mode on iPhone 14 Pro and later - Anyone who misses the classic digital watch era Download now and experience the charm of vintage LCD displays on your iPhone! REQUIREMENTS: • iPhone running iOS 15.0 or later • Widgets require iOS 16.0 or later • StandBy mode requires iOS 17.0 and compatible iPhone model We'd love to hear from you! Rate and review the app to help us improve.

Screenshots

Brutal Time4 screens
Vintage 90s Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vintage 90s Clock at none against Brutal Time's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Brutal Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vintage 90s Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Brutal Time versus Vintage 90s Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrutal TimeVintage 90s Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForager Lab LLCOscar Mitre

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brutal Time

One-time1
  • Full Edition$4.99
None

Vintage 90s Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brutal Time free?
Brutal Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vintage 90s Clock free?
Vintage 90s Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brutal Time or Vintage 90s Clock have ads?
Neither Brutal Time nor Vintage 90s Clock shows ads.

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