# Clock mini vs SmartDisplay X

The clearest difference is rating: Clock mini at 5.0 against SmartDisplay X's 3.3. Clock mini also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). SmartDisplay X's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 59%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock mini sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and SmartDisplay X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clock mini holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Clock mini's written reviews are positive against 100% of SmartDisplay X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Clock mini ships an update every 5 weeks, SmartDisplay X every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock mini | SmartDisplay X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-mini-world-clocks/id867539680/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdisplay-x-home-display/id1632682989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kai Luo](https://appshunter.io/developer/344176636) | [Torben Steen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452072129) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-mini-world-clocks/id867539680)

This app provides a world clock, allowing users to track time in multiple cities with customizable clock faces. It offers a gallery of designs and a subscription option for full access.

**Highlights:** World clock for multiple cities, Customizable clock faces, Clock face gallery, In-app purchases for clock faces, Subscription for full access

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clock mini Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Clock mini Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Theme Candy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mini | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Silver Cube | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Purple Cube | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pumpkin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Orange Cube | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Classic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Numbers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Circle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Mint | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Calm | $3.99 | one-time |
| Theme Big Numbers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Clean | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Max | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Speed | $5.99 | one-time |
| Clock mini Plus Unlimited | $29.99 | one-time |


### SmartDisplay X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdisplay-x-home-display/id1632682989)

Transform your device into an intelligent home display. Access real-time news, weather forecasts, calendar events, notes, and personalized feeds from social media. Optimized for tablets and mobile devices, it keeps you informed anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time global news, Current and future weather forecasts, Integrated calendar and notes, Social media feeds (Instagram, X), Customizable website shortcuts, News ticker

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartDisplay X Pro Month | $2.99 | per month |
| SmartDisplay X Pro Year | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock mini free?

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

### Is SmartDisplay X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock mini or SmartDisplay X?

Clock mini is rated higher. Clock mini averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SmartDisplay X averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Clock mini or SmartDisplay X have ads?

SmartDisplay X shows ads; Clock mini does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clock mini or SmartDisplay X?

Clock mini ships an update every 5 weeks, and SmartDisplay X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clock mini was updated on October 24, 2026 and SmartDisplay X on October 24, 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.*