Nowclock vs Vellum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nowclock
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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/
Vellum
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Vellum Journal is a calm, focused space for capturing thoughts, notes, and everyday moments. Write without distraction and organize your entries into topics. Use tags, notes, and Markdown to give your ideas structure while keeping everything easy to find. CORE FEATURES • Create entries and organize them into topics • Add tags and notes • Write with Markdown • Search your library • Export your content • Keep your library on your device by default VELLUM PRO Vellum Pro is available as a one-time in-app purchase and adds: • Cross-device library sync through your private iCloud database • Notion workspace integration and export A separate Vellum account is not required. Sync starts only after you enable it on a device signed in to iCloud. Content is sent to Notion only when you choose to export it to your connected workspace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nowclock at 16.0 against Vellum's 18.6. 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
Both are free to download. Nowclock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Vellum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Nowclock | Vellum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 恺诚 吉 | 四扬 叶 |
In-app purchases
Nowclock
- Nowclock Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Nowclock Pro Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Nowclock Pro Lifetime$12.99
Vellum
- Vellum pro lifetime$2.99









