Comparison

AuraDesk vs ClocksOn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AuraDesk

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an authentic split-flap clock and a calmer place to focus. AuraDesk combines the nostalgic movement of a mechanical flip clock with practical tools for deep work, study, workouts and quiet desk time. AUTHENTIC FLIP CLOCK • Smooth split-flap animation inspired by classic mechanical departure boards • Carefully balanced typography, spacing, shadows and plate proportions • 12-hour and 24-hour formats • Portrait, landscape and immersive full-screen layouts • A growing collection of handcrafted themes, fonts and colors FOCUS THAT STAYS WITH YOU • Pomodoro timer for focused work and intentional breaks • HIIT interval timer for workouts and stretching routines • Live Activities on the Lock Screen • Dynamic Island progress and timer controls on supported iPhone models • Daily focus streaks, total focus time and recent session history • A 12-week activity heatmap to make consistency visible AMBIENT FOCUS SOUNDS • Brown Noise for a steady, distraction-softening atmosphere • Soft Rain and Ocean Waves for premium members • Background playback continues while your screen is locked • Independent ambient volume control WIDGETS & PROGRESS • Beautiful Home Screen clock widgets in multiple sizes • Event countdowns for important dates • Week, month and year progress widgets • Efficient native rendering designed to respect battery life THEME STUDIO Choose a workspace mood that fits your desk—from Nordic Minimal and Retro Vintage to neon, lo-fi, sakura and midnight-inspired looks. Premium unlocks the complete collection and additional ambient sounds. DESIGNED WITH PRIVACY IN MIND • No account is required • Focus history and preferences are stored on your device • The free experience may display ads and request consent where required • Premium removes ads • Purchases are securely handled by Apple through the App Store Whether you are studying, working remotely, reading, exercising or simply want a beautiful bedside clock, AuraDesk helps your space feel deliberate and your time feel visible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://github.com/khoanguyen1192/khoabao-store/blob/main/AURADESK_TERMS_of_SERVICE.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/khoanguyen1192/khoabao-store/blob/main/AURADESK_PRIVACY_POLICY.md

About

ClocksOn

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a clear, full-screen bedside clock. It features adaptive brightness that adjusts to your room's light and offers customizable themes and orientation locks for optimal viewing.

Highlights
  • Full-screen, glanceable clock face
  • Adaptive brightness adjusts to room light
  • Light, dark, or system theme options
  • Portrait or landscape orientation lock
  • No ads or notifications
Features
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ClocksOn turns any spare iPhone or iPad into a calm, glanceable bedside clock. Full-screen, chrome-free clock face that automatically sizes itself to fill your display — readable from across the room, day or night. ADAPTIVE BRIGHTNESS The screen reads the light in your room and eases itself down as the room darkens, so it's never blinding at 2am and never washed out at noon. Prefer full control? Switch to manual brightness any time. LIGHT, DARK, OR SYSTEM THEME Pick a theme or let ClocksOn follow your device's setting. Your choice is remembered across launches. ORIENTATION LOCK Lock the clock to portrait or landscape, or let it follow the device automatically — useful when mounting an iPhone or iPad on a nightstand or wall dock. NO CLUTTER No accounts, no ads, no notifications competing for attention. Just the time, presented cleanly. Works beautifully on iPhone and iPad — set a spare device on your nightstand, dock, or desk and leave the clock on overnight.

Screenshots

AuraDesk4 screens
ClocksOn2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClocksOn at none against AuraDesk's 10. AuraDesk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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. AuraDesk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ClocksOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AuraDesk ships an update weekly, ClocksOn every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AuraDesk versus ClocksOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuraDeskClocksOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhoa NguyenCODERWISE INC.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AuraDesk

Subscriptions3
  • AuraDesk Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • AuraDesk Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AuraDesk Pro Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • Retro Vintage Theme$0.99
  • Tropical Green Theme$0.99
  • Cappuccino Lo-Fi Theme$0.99
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  • Deep Sea Theme$0.99
  • Volcano Ember Theme$0.99
  • Nordic Minimal Theme$0.99
  • Pro Theme - Future Neon$0.99
None

ClocksOn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AuraDesk free?
AuraDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClocksOn free?
ClocksOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AuraDesk or ClocksOn have ads?
Neither AuraDesk nor ClocksOn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AuraDesk or ClocksOn?
AuraDesk ships an update weekly, and ClocksOn every 2 months. Most recently, AuraDesk was updated on October 16, 2026 and ClocksOn on October 16, 2026.

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