# Borrow vs ClockPhone big digital clocks

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ClockPhone big digital clocks at 29K against Borrow's 12. ClockPhone big digital clocks also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Borrow's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Borrow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ClockPhone big digital clocks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClockPhone big digital clocks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClockPhone big digital clocks has 29K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Borrow's written reviews are positive against 69% of ClockPhone big digital clocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Borrow ships an update every 3 weeks, ClockPhone big digital clocks monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Borrow | ClockPhone big digital clocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrow/id885644065/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockphone-big-digital-clocks/id1481958680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Totzek](https://appshunter.io/developer/486713716) | [EVGENII KOSTIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481958679) |

## What reviewers say

### Borrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrow/id885644065)

Easily track items you lend to or borrow from friends. Features over thirty categories and automatic reminders to ensure timely returns. Syncs data across all devices for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Track lent and borrowed items, Over 30 predefined categories, Automatic reminders, Contact friends via email, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram, Cross-device syncing, Access data anytime, anywhere

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cup of Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piece of Cake | $3.49 | one-time |
| Pizza | $7.99 | one-time |


### ClockPhone big digital clocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockphone-big-digital-clocks/id1481958680)

This app offers a stylish and functional digital clock with advanced alarm and timer features. Customize its appearance, set flexible alarms with unique dismissal methods, and utilize versatile timers for workouts or productivity.

**Highlights:** Advanced alarm with flexible repeats, Unique alarm dismissal methods (NFC, QR, math), Versatile timer for workouts and productivity, Customizable digital clock display, Home screen widgets, Gesture controls

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Settings+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| AlarmClock+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great and Amazingly Thoughtful Design
- 👍 Loving The App Again
- 👍 No Ads
- 👍 Works Really Well
- 👍 Simple and Functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not Worth It
- 🐛 Paid Features Broken
- 🐛 Widget Issues
- 🐛 Purchase Doesn't Work
- 🐛 Paid Features Broken

**Reported bugs**

- Clock Now Just Displays 0000 After 1.8.5 Update
- Version 1.8.5 Stopped Updating When Charging
- Transparency Feature Stopped Functioning After Most Recent Update

**Requested features**

- Alarm Functionality Within App with Ability to Snooze
- Ability to Change Font
- Ability to Display Seconds
- Ability to Go Directly to Apple's Clock App and Calendar App
- Ability to Automatically Start the Clock When the Phone is Plugged In or on a MagSafe Charger


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Borrow free?

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

### Is ClockPhone big digital clocks free?

ClockPhone big digital clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Borrow or ClockPhone big digital clocks?

ClockPhone big digital clocks is rated higher. Borrow averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ClockPhone big digital clocks averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Borrow or ClockPhone big digital clocks have ads?

Neither Borrow nor ClockPhone big digital clocks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Borrow or ClockPhone big digital clocks?

Borrow ships an update every 3 weeks, and ClockPhone big digital clocks monthly. Most recently, Borrow was updated on September 25, 2026 and ClockPhone big digital clocks on September 25, 2026.

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