Comparison

ClockClip vs PhotoClock Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ClockClip

This utility app transforms your device into a functional desk clock. It features a photo slideshow from your album, a Pomodoro timer, alarms, world time, and a music player. You can also set chimes for added functionality.

Highlights
  • Photo slideshow from album
  • Pomodoro Timer
  • Alarm functionality
  • World time clock
  • Chime feature
  • Music player integration
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Simple Clock application with Photo slideshow - show photo-slideshow from your album - Pomodoro Timer - alarm - world time clock - chime - music player (from music library playlist or stream)

About

PhotoClock Pro

Features
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Meet your new desktop or bedside clock! PhotoClock Pro uses photos you can add and organize within the app as a background to a fully customizable and stylish analog clock. Now with almost thirty beautiful themes to show you some possibilities, you can create and save unlimited clock themes in multiple groups. Every element of the clock face is customizable, including switching between Arabic and Roman numerals, number only on 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, and whether to show numbers at all. In addition, you can color and adjust the opacity of the clock face background between zero to 100%, and you can also change the color and thickness of the clock frame! You can import your photos into as many user creatable albums as you want. If you don't have any images, multiple additional photo packs are available as in-app purchases. If you don't need any optional image packs, you can hide them completely and utilize PhotoClock Pro to the full at no additional cost after paying the initial purchase price. PhotoClock Pro is fully integrated with Apple Music. You can search and select your favorite songs and albums from Apple Music and play them directly in PhotoClock Pro. The music player can be moved through six different screen positions, minimized, or hidden while keeping the music playing. You can configure up to four dim and wake actions assigned to the screen background quadrants. Set up the duration of the dimming and waking, and select your favorite song or album to play and fade out as your screen dims. You can also have your music fade back in as your screen brightens or start playing after your screen has brightened. Once configured, double-tap the background in a screen quadrant to start your dim/wake action, and enjoy your photos with the stylish analog clock and your favorite music. It doesn't get much better than this! A professional photographer developed PhotoClock Pro to show off images and utilize your device as a beautiful and elegant clock while you are not using it. We recommend putting your device on a charging stand if you intend to use it as a clock for extended periods. There is also a brightness slider to adjust the brightness while using PhotoClock Pro beside your bed. When you close PhotoClock Pro, we'll restore your original brightness settings.

Screenshots

ClockClip3 screens
PhotoClock Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ClockClip at Free against PhotoClock Pro's $7.99. ClockClip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). PhotoClock Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ClockClip is free to download; PhotoClock Pro costs $7.99 up front. PhotoClock Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ClockClip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClockClip ships an update monthly, PhotoClock Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ClockClip versus PhotoClock Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockClipPhotoClock Pro
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoaki YagishitaMartin Bailey Photography K.K.

In-app purchases

None

ClockClip

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

PhotoClock Pro

One-time10
  • Flowerscapes$2.99
  • Morocco$2.99
  • Antarctica$2.99
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  • City$2.99
  • Majestic Wildlife$3.99
  • Winter Landscapes$4.99
  • African Wildlife$4.99
  • Flowers$4.99
  • Iceland Landscapes$4.99
  • Microcrystals$4.99

Questions

Is ClockClip free?
ClockClip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhotoClock Pro free?
PhotoClock Pro costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do ClockClip or PhotoClock Pro have ads?
ClockClip shows ads; PhotoClock Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, ClockClip or PhotoClock Pro?
ClockClip ships an update monthly, and PhotoClock Pro weekly. Most recently, ClockClip was updated on June 22, 2026 and PhotoClock Pro on September 17, 2026.

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