# Keep vs Hands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Keep at 100% against Hands's 50%. Keep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Hands's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hands sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Keep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Keep's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hands's.

Keep ships an update every 6 days, Hands every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keep | Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-3d-ambient-clocks/id6777606575/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-analog-clock-widgets/id6799975642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WILL ALEXANDER GIESS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869510576) | [Christian James Sheehan Lowry](https://appshunter.io/developer/955296111) |

## What reviewers say

### Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-3d-ambient-clocks/id6777606575)

Transform your iPhone into a beautiful, full-screen 3D clock display. Choose from six unique ambient scenes designed for passive viewing on desks or nightstands. Unlock all premium displays with a one-time purchase for an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Six unique 3D clock displays, Full-screen ambient viewing, Designed for desks and nightstands, Automatic launch with Shortcuts, Minimalist, distraction-free design, One-time purchase for Pro features

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keep pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-analog-clock-widgets/id6799975642)

Design and customize your own analog clock widgets for your Home Screen. Choose from various hand and numeral styles, colors, and sizes. Share your creations with the community and explore designs made by others.

**Highlights:** Design custom analog clock widgets, Configure hand and numeral styles, Adjust size, weight, and colors, Use catalog clocks as starting points, Browse and share community designs, Send clocks to friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hands Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hands Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Hands Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keep free?

Keep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hands free?

Hands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Keep or Hands?

Keep is rated higher. Keep averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hands averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Keep or Hands have ads?

Neither Keep nor Hands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keep or Hands?

Keep ships an update every 6 days, and Hands every 3 days. Most recently, Keep was updated on October 7, 2026 and Hands on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*