# i vs SpotClock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpotClock at 100% against i's 20%. SpotClock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpotClock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpotClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of i's written reviews are positive against 100% of SpotClock's.

i ships an update every 14 months, SpotClock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | SpotClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-seeing/id926099814/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotclock-parking-timer/id6753944720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Qingying Electronic Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/926099802) | [TRANSFINITE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561312044) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-seeing/id926099814)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful magnification tool. Observe and record microscopic details with your phone's camera and a macro lens. Measure objects with a scale bar and add notes to your digital micrographs.

**Highlights:** Professional magnification tool, Record digital micrographs, Optical magnification, Up to 10x digital zoom, Scale bar for measurement, Add notes and remarks, Direct photo sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpotClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotclock-parking-timer/id6753944720)

This app helps you avoid parking tickets with smart timers and automatic location saving. Get timely notifications before your parking expires and track your parking history. A premium subscription offers unlimited timers and priority support.

**Highlights:** Customizable parking timers, Automatic location saving, Intelligent expiration alerts, Parking session history, One-tap timer extension, Quick preset timer durations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpotClock Pro (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| SpotClock Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| SpotClock Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is SpotClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or SpotClock?

SpotClock is rated higher. i averages 2.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while SpotClock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do i or SpotClock have ads?

Neither i nor SpotClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or SpotClock?

i ships an update every 14 months, and SpotClock monthly. Most recently, i was updated on September 18, 2026 and SpotClock on June 4, 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.*