Swatch Time vs Simple Clock JP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Swatch Time
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Swatch Time displays time in '.beats' and in local time. Users are available worldwide. You are able to swipe from one to the other and share the Internet time to your friends.
Simple Clock JP
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Simple Clock JP shows the current time in large, bold digits, easy to read at a glance from across the room or the stage. Just open the app and the clock is there. No setup, no complicated controls. Features - Large, easy-to-read time display - Shows hours, minutes, and seconds - Date and day of the week - Simple black background - The screen stays on while the clock is shown - On iPad, resize the window freely and place it next to your sheet music or set list app - Picture in Picture: float a compact clock over any other app - No ads, no account, no setup Use it as a desk clock, at work, at events, or on stage whenever you want to see the time in big numbers. A simple clock made for one thing: showing the time, big.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Swatch Time at every 5 days against Simple Clock JP's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swatch Time ships an update every 5 days, Simple Clock JP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swatch Time | Simple Clock JP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Fillion | Kantaro Kobayashi |
In-app purchases
Swatch Time
No in-app purchases
Simple Clock JP
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Swatch Time free?
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Do Swatch Time or Simple Clock JP have ads?
Which is updated more often, Swatch Time or Simple Clock JP?
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