BatteryShare vs LumaClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BatteryShare
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Keep an eye on your Mac’s battery right from your iPhone. BatteryShare securely syncs your Mac’s charge level, charging state, and time remaining over iCloud so you can check it at a glance, wherever you are. On your Mac, a lightweight menu bar app records battery status periodically and can start automatically at login. On your iPhone, a clean, glanceable dashboard shows the latest charging status, whether your Mac is charging, and estimated time until full or empty. You can even label your Mac for quick recognition. Features: • Check your Mac’s battery from your iPhone • Charge percentage with a color‑coded gauge • Charging vs. On Battery indicator • Estimated time until full or empty (when available) • Last synced time with a gentle stale‑sync reminder • macOS menu bar app that can automatically launch at login • Private by design: uses your iCloud account, no extra sign‑ups How it works: • Install BatteryShare on both your Mac and iPhone • Sign in to the same Apple ID and enable iCloud Drive • Your Mac periodically updates its battery status, and your iPhone shows the latest sync Privacy: BatteryShare uses iCloud to sync your data between your devices. Your battery information stays in your iCloud account no third‑party servers, no tracking. Requirements: • BatteryShare installed on both Mac and iPhone • iCloud is enabled on both devices • Same Apple ID signed in on both devices Note: Battery time estimates are provided by macOS and can vary based on usage.
LumaClock
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LumaClock turns your iPhone or iPad into an immersive full-screen digital clock. Explore 30 carefully crafted visual styles, from clean graphic faces and animated particles to aurora-inspired scenes and star fields. Create a clock that fits your space: • Choose 12-hour or 24-hour time • Show hours and minutes, or include seconds • Show or hide the date and battery level • Switch color palettes on supported styles • Use portrait or landscape orientation on iPhone and iPad • Keep the display awake for desk, bedside, studio, or ambient use • Turn the optional ticking sound on or off • Use the app in English or Simplified Chinese Tap the clock face to hide the controls and enjoy an unobstructed display. Your selected style, color choices, and display preferences are saved on your device. Privacy by design: • No account or sign-in • No advertising or third-party analytics • Clock rendering and preferences stay on your device • An internet connection is not required for normal clock display A selection of clock styles is available without purchasing Pro. Lifetime Pro is available as a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase that unlocks all Pro styles, additional color choices, and future Pro style releases. There is no subscription or recurring charge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BatteryShare at none against LumaClock's 1. LumaClock's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. LumaClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BatteryShare asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BatteryShare | LumaClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jack Kroll | 修武 许 |
In-app purchases
BatteryShare
No in-app purchases
LumaClock
- Lifetime Pro Access$1.99
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