Comparison

Vintage 90s Clock vs setting.watch

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

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About

Vintage 90s Clock

Features
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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.

About

setting.watch

This app helps watch enthusiasts set their timepieces accurately by providing clear displays for GMT, 24-hour time, moon phases, and DST. It also offers step-by-step guides for digital watches and allows tracking of mechanical watch accuracy over time. Users receive timely notifications for DST changes and end-of-month adjustments.

Highlights
  • Accurate watch setting
  • GMT and 24-hour time displays
  • Moonphase and DST tracking
  • Digital watch setting guides
  • Mechanical watch accuracy tracking
  • DST change notifications
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Hacking Seconds (setting.watch) is a quick reference app for watch enthusiasts. Set any watch accurately with clear displays for GMT, 24-hour time, moonphase, and DST transitions. Includes step-by-step setting guides for popular digital watches. Track your mechanical watches' accuracy over time and spot regulation drift. Interactive bezels and dials with haptic feedback let you spin dive bezels and adjust GMT complications just like the real thing. Get notified before DST changes and at the end of short months so your watches stay accurate. All data stays on your device. No tracking, no account required. Free. No ads.

Screenshots

Vintage 90s Clock4 screens
setting.watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: setting.watch at 15.1 against Vintage 90s Clock's 17.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vintage 90s Clock versus setting.watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVintage 90s Clocksetting.watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar MitreChiComp

In-app purchases

None

Vintage 90s Clock

No in-app purchases

None

setting.watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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