Big Clock vs Minimal Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Fullscreen digital clock
- Always-on display mode
- Light and dark themes
- Brightness control
- Portrait and landscape support
- Minimal design
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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.
Minimal Clock
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Hey, this is Minimal Clock! A simple minimalist clock, timer and countdown app!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Big Clock sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Minimal Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Big Clock | Minimal Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nataliia Zarudna | Amit Sondhi |
In-app purchases
Big Clock
- Premium$1.99
- Premium + Coffee$3.99
- Premium + Coffee + Croissant$7.99
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- Premium + Big Support$12.99
Minimal Clock
No in-app purchases









