Comparison

TimeInWords vs Light Hour

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

Head to head
About

TimeInWords

Features
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It simply displays the time in words, and a tap takes you to the settings: - 12 different fonts - Customizable color - Switch between German and English display - The display can remain active - Adjust brightness by swiping up/down

About

Light Hour

Features
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Light Hour is a quiet bedside clock built around warm breathing light, low-stimulus controls, calm soundscapes, and gentle wake routines. Use it on a nightstand or MagSafe stand when you want your phone to become a calm object instead of another feed. Controls fade away after a pause, the clock stays readable in the dark, and morning wake copy stays soft and concrete. Free includes the core light clock, one alarm, a set of gentle bedside soundscapes, and the basic quiet ritual. Light Hour PRO adds phrase personalization and keeps your wake time, sound, tone, and phrase style familiar across devices, with a one-week free trial when available. Light Hour is a lifestyle utility, not a medical device. It does not change Apple Clock alarms. Keep a same-time Apple Clock backup for critical events, and update it separately if you change Light Hour. Privacy, support, and terms are available before purchase: Privacy Policy: https://lighthour.txyou.com/privacy Support: https://lighthour.txyou.com/support Terms of Use: https://lighthour.txyou.com/terms

Screenshots

TimeInWords2 screens
Light Hour3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeInWords at none against Light Hour's 2. TimeInWords also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Light Hour sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TimeInWords asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
TimeInWords versus Light Hour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeInWordsLight Hour
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan Arnholdๅฐฑๆดช ้‚“

In-app purchases

None

TimeInWords

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Light Hour

Subscriptions2
  • Light Hour PRO Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Light Hour PRO Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeInWords free?
TimeInWords is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Hour free?
Light Hour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeInWords or Light Hour have ads?
Neither TimeInWords nor Light Hour shows ads.

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