Comparison

Nowclock vs Brim Memo

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

Head to head
About

Nowclock

Features
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Nowclock Exclusively designed for iPad and iPhone, Nowclock is more than just an elegant full-screen desktop clock—it is your intelligent time management assistant. By seamlessly fusing "Current Time" with your "Calendar Schedule," it uses a visualized progress bar to display the remaining time for meetings. This allows you to intuitively perceive the flow of time, avoid the awkwardness of running overtime, and stay in control of your rhythm at all times. 1. Visualize the Flow of Time Featuring a unique schedule progress bar design, Nowclock transforms abstract time into intuitive visual feedback. Know exactly how much time remains in your current meeting at a single glance, helping you manage your pace with confidence and composure. 2. Seamless Calendar Synchronization Directly integrates with the system Calendar (Apple Calendar) to automatically fetch and display current and upcoming events. No tedious manual entry is required—simply open the app for instant synchronization. 3. 12+ Masterpiece Art Themes Say goodbye to the mundane. Nowclock offers over 12 meticulously designed themes covering various artistic movements and cultural styles: * Modern Design: Bauhaus, Swiss Style, Mondrian. * Oriental Aesthetics: Dunhuang Murals, Palace Red (Forbidden City), Ink Zen, Ru Kiln Azure. * Decorative Arts: Art Deco, Memphis. * Natural Ambiance: Aurora, Autumn Woods, Ocean Breeze. Each theme features unique dynamic backgrounds, custom typography, and interactive animations, transforming your iPad into a piece of desktop art. 4. Immersive Focus Experience * Always-On Display: Keeps the screen active so you can check the time at any moment. * Dynamic Backgrounds: Fluid colors and light effects that are aesthetically pleasing and calming. * Smart Status: Visually distinguishes between "Free," "In Progress," and "Urgent" states with distinct cues to keep you aware. 5. Thoughtful Smart Reminders Receive gentle notifications before an event ends, giving you ample time to wrap up discussions, summarize key points, and conclude every meeting with elegance. 6. Perfect For * Desktop Setup: Use it as a secondary screen to check time and schedules instantly, boosting work efficiency. * Meeting Rooms: Cast to a screen or place it on the table as a shared timer to keep meetings on track. Privacy Commitment We value your privacy highly. Nowclock reads calendar data directly from your device for display purposes only. All data processing is performed locally; no data is ever uploaded to any server. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/dev/stdeula/

About

Brim Memo

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Brim is an app designed to do one thing well: notes. Write down an idea the moment it appears, then find it easily when you need it. No more losing thoughts while opening an app. No complex note structures—everything is connected through your content and tags. On iPhone, create a note instantly from Control Center or capture what’s in front of you with a photo. Keep ideas, tasks, links, and images within reach. Capture Quickly, Stay in the Moment Create a new note instantly from Control Center Create notes with photos to save what you see and what it inspires A smooth native editing experience that lets you capture thoughts right away Write Clearly, See at a Glance Use the editing action bar to quickly add bulleted lists, numbered lists, and checklists, along with bold, underline, highlight, and strikethrough styles Support for up to 6 levels of indentation Add and manage #tags quickly in a dedicated tag panel Add images to your notes Stay Organized, Find Anything Find what you need with favorites, tags, search, and filters Browse notes by All, Favorites, Links, or Images Deleted notes stay in the Trash for 3 days, so accidental deletions can be restored Move Seamlessly Across Your Apple Devices Send notes to your Mac desktop Brim Pro supports iCloud sync across your Apple devices Brim Basic includes up to 4 notes, 4 tags, and 3 image attachments for free. Brim Pro unlocks unlimited notes, tags, and image attachments, plus iCloud sync across devices. Choose from monthly or annual subscriptions (including a 7-day free trial for eligible users, as shown on the App Store), or make a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices, trial eligibility, and purchase terms are shown on the App Store and in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nowclock3 screens
Brim Memo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nowclock at 16.0 against Brim Memo's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Nowclock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Brim Memo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Nowclock versus Brim Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNowclockBrim Memo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer恺诚 吉钰林 周

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nowclock

Subscriptions2
  • Nowclock Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Nowclock Pro Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nowclock Pro Lifetime$12.99
3 purchases

Brim Memo

Subscriptions2
  • Brim Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Brim Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Brim Pro Lifetime Membership$14.99

Questions

Is Nowclock free?
Nowclock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brim Memo free?
Brim Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nowclock or Brim Memo have ads?
Neither Nowclock nor Brim Memo shows ads.

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