Comparison

ClockClip vs Digital Clock

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

Digital Clock

Transform your device into a retro LED digital clock with a dot matrix design. Offers multiple time formats, vibrant color options, and a full-screen display. Ideal for bedside tables, desks, or any space needing an elegant timepiece.

Highlights
  • Authentic dot matrix design
  • Multiple time formats (12/24 hr, seconds on/off)
  • 6 vibrant LED color options
  • Full-screen display
  • Optimized for all iPhones and iPads
  • Simple tap-to-access settings
Features
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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a stunning retro LED display with this beautifully crafted digital clock app. Experience Nostalgic Digital Beauty Relive the classic era of LED displays with our authentic dot matrix design. Each number is rendered using hundreds of individual glowing dots, creating that iconic retro aesthetic that defined the digital age. Perfect for Any Space Whether it's your bedside table, kitchen counter, or office desk, this full-screen clock turns your iPhone or iPad into an elegant timepiece that's both functional and decorative. Features: Multiple Time Formats - Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display - Toggle seconds on/off (HH:MM:SS or HH:MM) Beautiful Color Options - Choose from 6 vibrant LED colors: Yellow, Green, Cyan, Orange, Red, and Purple - Each color captures the authentic glow of classic LED displays Optimized for All iPhones and iPads - Automatically adjusts dot size for perfect viewing on iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro - Crisp, clear display in both portrait and landscape orientations Simple Controls - Tap anywhere on the screen to access settings - Clean, intuitive interface that doesn't distract from the clock - Settings panel matches the retro dot matrix aesthetic Perfect for Any Time - Full-screen display with hidden status bar for distraction-free viewing - Ideal as a bedside clock, desk accessory, or ambient display - Low power consumption for extended use Why You'll Love It: The carefully crafted dot matrix rendering creates an authentic retro experience that's both nostalgic and modern. Each glowing dot is perfectly sized and spaced to recreate the classic LED displays you remember, while taking advantage of your iPad's beautiful screen. Transform your iPad into a piece of retro-futuristic art that tells time beautifully. Download Digital Clock - LED Retro today and bring the golden age of digital displays to your space.

Screenshots

ClockClip3 screens
Digital Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Digital Clock at 5.0 against ClockClip's 4.3. Digital Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). ClockClip's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digital Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClockClip ships an update monthly, Digital Clock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ClockClip versus Digital Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockClipDigital Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoaki YagishitaSeungJun Lee

Customer experience

ClockClip

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Digital Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ClockClip

No in-app purchases

None

Digital Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClockClip free?
ClockClip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Digital Clock free?
Digital Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ClockClip or Digital Clock?
Digital Clock is rated higher. ClockClip averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Digital Clock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ClockClip or Digital Clock have ads?
ClockClip shows ads; Digital Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, ClockClip or Digital Clock?
ClockClip ships an update monthly, and Digital Clock every 5 days. Most recently, ClockClip was updated on September 23, 2026 and Digital Clock on October 2, 2026.

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