# Clock vs Big Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Big Clock at 4.7 against Clock's 3.4. Big Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Big Clock sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Big Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively.

Clock ships an update every 2 months, Big Clock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock | Big Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-alarm-clock/id6759249981/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-always-on-display/id6760553772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhaskar Rao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862718308) | [Nataliia Zarudna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871489027) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-alarm-clock/id6759249981)

Manage your time effectively with customizable alarms, world clock, stopwatch, and countdown timer. Wake up on time, track activities, and stay connected across time zones with this easy-to-use utility.

**Highlights:** Customizable alarms, World time zones, Stopwatch with laps, Countdown timer, Repeat alarms on selected days, Adjustable snooze duration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Big Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-always-on-display/id6760553772)

Transform your device into a large, clear digital clock. Ideal for bedside tables, desks, or workouts, it offers an always-on display with customizable themes and brightness for easy readability in any environment.

**Highlights:** Fullscreen digital clock, Always-on display mode, Light and dark themes, Brightness control, Portrait and landscape support, Minimal design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coffee & Croissant Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Coffee + Croissant | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Support | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Big Support | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock free?

Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big Clock free?

Big Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clock or Big Clock?

Big Clock is rated higher. Clock averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Big Clock averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Clock or Big Clock have ads?

Clock shows ads; Big Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clock or Big Clock?

Clock ships an update every 2 months, and Big Clock weekly. Most recently, Clock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Big Clock on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*