SignalClock Lite vs Simple Desk Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SignalClock Lite
This utility app displays a digital clock with a time signal function using local notifications. It offers multiple sound sets and font options. The free version has limitations on scheduling time signals to half-hour intervals.
- Local notification time signals
- Multiple sound sets
- iOS 10 font support
- Half-hour signal scheduling (free edition)
- Digital clock display
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Digital clock has time signal function based on Local Notification Center. It’s free edition of “SignalClock”. 5 different signal sound sets. All fonts iOS 10 supports are available in clock. 5 tone type are available in all sound file sets. Free edition limitations : - Able to schedule time signals on half hour unit ex. 00:00, 00:30, 01:00 ...
Simple Desk Clock
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Specifications Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display Alarm sounds (3 types) Press and hold to cancel alarm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SignalClock Lite at Free against Simple Desk Clock's $1.99. SignalClock Lite also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 41 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
SignalClock Lite is free to download; Simple Desk Clock costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SignalClock Lite ships an update every 7 months, Simple Desk Clock every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SignalClock Lite | Simple Desk Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masafumi Endoh | eventcast inc. |
In-app purchases
SignalClock Lite
No in-app purchases
Simple Desk Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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