Comparison

Big Clock vs Minimal Clock

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

Minimal Clock

Features
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Hey, this is Minimal Clock! A simple minimalist clock, timer and countdown app!

Screenshots

Big Clock4 screens
Minimal Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minimal Clock at none against Big Clock's 4. Minimal Clock also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and device support (6 vs 2). On price, ads 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 4 one-off in-app purchases. Minimal Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Clock ships an update weekly, Minimal Clock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Big Clock versus Minimal Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig ClockMinimal Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNataliia ZarudnaAmit Sondhi

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Big Clock

One-time4
  • Premium$1.99
  • Premium + Coffee$3.99
  • Premium + Coffee + Croissant$7.99
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  • Premium + Big Support$12.99
None

Minimal Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Clock free?
Big Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimal Clock free?
Minimal Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Clock or Minimal Clock have ads?
Neither Big Clock nor Minimal Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Clock or Minimal Clock?
Big Clock ships an update weekly, and Minimal Clock every 3 days. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Minimal Clock on October 19, 2026.

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