Comparison

Big Clock vs TimeQ

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

Head to head
About

Big Clock

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
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Big Clock turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, easy-to-read digital clock that stays visible when you need it most. Use it as a bedside night clock, desk clock, workout clock, or minimal always-on clock during work and study. Designed for simplicity, readability, and focus. FEATURES • Big fullscreen digital clock • Always-on display mode • Optional seconds display • Light and dark themes • Brightness control • Fullscreen mode • Works in portrait and landscape • One tap controls • Minimal and distraction-free design • Supports iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR • Bedside nightstand clock • Desk setup clock • Kitchen clock • Study sessions • Work focus • Workout sessions • Low-light environments • Time visible from a distance Big Clock launches instantly and keeps the time clearly visible from across the room.

About

TimeQ

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TimeQ turns your iPhone into a beautiful full-screen digital clock with 50+ stunning themes. Use it as a nightstand clock while charging, play white noise to fall asleep, or add clock widgets to your home screen — all in one elegant app. FULL-SCREEN DIGITAL CLOCK Transform your iPhone into a gorgeous always-on clock display. Choose from 50+ handcrafted themes — minimalist, neon, pastel, retro, and more. Customize colors, fonts, and backgrounds. Perfect as a desk clock, bedside clock, or room display. NIGHT MODE & CHARGING CLOCK Place your iPhone on the charger and TimeQ becomes your dedicated night clock. The screen dims automatically for comfortable nighttime viewing while keeping the time always visible. Ideal as a nightstand clock. WHITE NOISE & SLEEP SOUNDS Fall asleep faster with a curated library of ambient sounds. Rain, ocean waves, forest, fan, and more — find your perfect soundscape. Play sleep sounds while the clock is displayed for the ultimate bedside experience. HOME SCREEN CLOCK WIDGETS Glance at the time without opening the app. Beautiful clock widgets bring your favorite themes right to your home screen. Multiple sizes available to fit any layout. 50+ THEMES & CUSTOMIZATION Express your style with an ever-growing collection of clock themes. Sleek digital displays, elegant analog faces, neon aesthetics, calm pastels — a perfect theme for every mood. Customize everything to make it truly yours. SMART ALARM Wake up your way. Set multiple alarms with custom sounds and labels. Simple, reliable, and easy to use. COUNTDOWN TIMER Time your cooking, workouts, or study sessions. The large display makes it easy to see remaining time from across the room. STOPWATCH Track time with precision. Lap tracking makes it perfect for workouts, sports, and any activity where timing matters. HOURLY CHIME Stay aware of passing time with elegant hourly notifications. Choose from various chime sounds and customize the schedule to fit your day. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No account needed, no personal data collected, no tracking. TimeQ works fully offline. TIMEQ PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: • All 50+ premium themes • Full white noise & sleep sounds library • Advanced alarm features • All widget styles • Priority access to new features Start with a free trial and discover why thousands love TimeQ. Download TimeQ — your all-in-one digital clock, night clock, sleep sounds, and timer companion. Subscription Information • Premium subscription removes all ads • Monthly and yearly auto-renewing plans available • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings Privacy Policy: https://www.arge24.com.tr/gizlilik-politikasi/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Big Clock4 screens
TimeQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Big Clock at none against TimeQ's shown. Big Clock also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Big Clock sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and TimeQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Clock ships an update weekly, TimeQ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Big Clock versus TimeQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig ClockTimeQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB119 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperNataliia ZarudnaArge 24 Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Big Clock

One-time7
  • Coffee Support$1.99
  • Premium$2.99
  • Premium + Coffee$4.99
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  • Coffee & Croissant Support$5.99
  • Premium + Coffee + Croissant$8.99
  • Big Support$12.99
  • Premium + Big Support$14.99
2 purchases

TimeQ

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Big Clock free?
Big Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeQ free?
TimeQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Big Clock or TimeQ have ads?
TimeQ shows ads; Big Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Big Clock or TimeQ?
Big Clock ships an update weekly, and TimeQ every 2 months. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on October 25, 2026 and TimeQ on October 17, 2026.

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