# SignalClock Lite vs My Picture Clock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SignalClock Lite at none against My Picture Clock's 1. SignalClock Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). My Picture Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Picture Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SignalClock Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

SignalClock Lite ships an update every 7 months, My Picture Clock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SignalClock Lite | My Picture Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masafumi Endoh](https://appshunter.io/developer/757354996) | [Mihoko Araki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476136915) |

## What reviewers say

### SignalClock Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signalclock-lite/id908918011)

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.

**Highlights:** Local notification time signals, Multiple sound sets, iOS 10 font support, Half-hour signal scheduling (free edition), Digital clock display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Picture Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-picture-clock/id6462771521)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Picture Clock with no ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SignalClock Lite free?

SignalClock Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Picture Clock free?

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

### Do SignalClock Lite or My Picture Clock have ads?

My Picture Clock shows ads; SignalClock Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, SignalClock Lite or My Picture Clock?

SignalClock Lite ships an update every 7 months, and My Picture Clock every 5 weeks. Most recently, SignalClock Lite was updated on October 29, 2026 and My Picture Clock on October 30, 2026.

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