Comparison

Big Clock vs ClockBeats

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

ClockBeats

Features
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ClockBeats – Music Meets Time Turn time into an experience. ClockBeats blends a beautifully designed clock with a music-inspired visual experience, creating a unique and immersive way to see time. Whether you’re playing your favorite tracks or simply enjoying the visuals, ClockBeats transforms your device into a living, breathing display. Key Features - Music-Driven Clock Watch time move in rhythm with your music-inspired visuals. - Stunning Visual Themes Choose from beautifully crafted designs inspired by: - Vinyl turntables - Cassette decks - Digital audio meters Each theme brings a different personality to your clock. - Simulated Audio Visualisation Dynamic meters and motion are simulated to create a smooth, visually engaging experience. - Clean, Minimal Interface Designed with a premium, distraction-free aesthetic that feels right at home on iPhone and iPad. - Now Playing Integration Display playback state and timing alongside your clock for a cohesive experience. Why ClockBeats? Most clocks just tell time. ClockBeats lets you experience it. Perfect for: - Music lovers - Desk setups - Ambient displays - Focus sessions - Nightstand mode Designed for Apple Devices Built using modern iOS design principles with smooth performance and attention to detail. Upgrade to Premium Unlock the full ClockBeats experience. With ClockBeats Premium, you get access to everything that makes the app feel alive, customizable, and truly yours. What’s Included - All Visual Themes Access every premium design, including: - Vinyl turntable - Cassette deck - Audio meters - Future exclusive themes - Full Customisation Tailor the experience to your style: - Switch themes anytime - Fine-tune visual behaviour - Create your ideal music + clock setup - Enhanced Visual Experience Enjoy richer, smoother, more refined animations designed for a premium feel. - Ongoing Updates New themes, features, and visual upgrades are added regularly. Flexible Plans Choose what works for you: - Monthly subscription - Yearly subscription (best value) Simple & Transparent - Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation - Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled - Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings Subscription Terms & Legal Privacy Policy: https://pinkfloydim.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Simple. Beautiful. Musical. Download ClockBeats and see time differently.

Screenshots

Big Clock4 screens
ClockBeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

Big Clock and ClockBeats are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 ClockBeats sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Clock ships an update weekly, ClockBeats every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Big Clock versus ClockBeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig ClockClockBeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNataliia ZarudnaSteven Marshall

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
4 purchases

ClockBeats

One-time4
  • Cassette Theme$0.99
  • Minidisk Theme$0.99
  • Vinyl Theme$0.99
Show 1 more
  • Classic Player Theme$0.99

Questions

Is Big Clock free?
Big Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClockBeats free?
ClockBeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Big Clock or ClockBeats have ads?
Neither Big Clock nor ClockBeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Clock or ClockBeats?
Big Clock ships an update weekly, and ClockBeats every 11 days. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on November 9, 2026 and ClockBeats on November 5, 2026.

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