Comparison

AODClock vs DropDay .

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

Head to head
About

AODClock

This utility app offers a minimalist Always-On Display clock with customizable fonts, weather information, and a built-in Pomodoro timer. It features low power consumption and adjustable brightness, designed for unobtrusive nighttime use. Personalize your display with custom text and backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Always-On Display clock
  • Customizable fonts and backgrounds
  • Real-time weather and location
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer
  • Customizable text
  • Low power consumption mode
  • Adjustable screen brightness
Features
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AODClock 是一款极简息屏时钟,专为 Always-On Display 场景设计。纯黑背景,大字号时间,一眼即知。 【核心功能】 · 时钟显示 — 支持 24小时制 / 12小时制,可显示完整日期 · 多种字体 — 内置 Bebas Neue、JetBrains Mono、Orbitron、VT323 四种风格 · 天气与位置 — 实时天气图标、温度、城市名,支持 10 个城市手动选择或自动定位 · 番茄钟 — 内置专注计时器,支持自定义专注/休息时长,单击暂停/继续 · 自定义文案 — 最多 50 字的个性签名或座右铭 · 背景图 — 内置精选壁纸,或从相册选取自定义图片 · 低功耗模式 — 关闭网络请求,刷新率降至 60 秒/次,约 2-3%/小时耗电 · 亮度控制 — 直接在 App 内调节屏幕亮度,20%–100% 【设计理念】 去掉一切多余元素,只留下时间本身。深色背景适合夜间使用,不刺眼,不打扰。 【隐私】 AODClock 不收集任何个人数据,不需要账号,无广告。

About

DropDay .

A minimalist journaling app designed for daily reflection and emotional tracking. It offers a private space to record thoughts and observe mood fluctuations, with a unique companion feature to help manage life's challenges. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Daily journaling
  • Emotional insight tracking
  • Local data storage
  • Companion feature for managing worries
Features
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- 极简主义:拒绝繁琐、无意义的视觉干扰,记录,每日记录。 - 情绪洞察:观察自己的情绪起伏,然后掌控它。 - 帮咪劈柴:与咪一起,劈开生活的琐碎与烦恼。 - 隐私承诺:本地存储,你的秘密仅存在于你手中。

Screenshots

AODClock1 screens
DropDay .4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: DropDay . at free against AODClock's paid. DropDay . also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). AODClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On 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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AODClock ships an update every 2 days, DropDay . every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
AODClock versus DropDay .: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAODClockDropDay .
Price$0.99 — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.218.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer桂林 李慧娟 于

In-app purchases

None

AODClock

No in-app purchases

None

DropDay .

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AODClock free?
AODClock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DropDay . free?
Pricing for DropDay . is not currently listed on the App Store.
Do AODClock or DropDay . have ads?
Neither AODClock nor DropDay . shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AODClock or DropDay .?
AODClock ships an update every 2 days, and DropDay . every 2 months. Most recently, AODClock was updated on October 7, 2026 and DropDay . on October 6, 2026.

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