Comparison

Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) vs QuietClock

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

Head to head
About

Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock)

This app displays time using the unique Berlin Clock system, featuring 24 lamps arranged in four rows to represent hours and minutes. It offers a visually distinct way to tell time, with lamps lighting up sequentially to indicate the passing of time.

Highlights
  • 24-lamp display
  • Hour representation (5-hour and 1-hour lamps)
  • Minute representation (5-minute and 1-minute lamps)
  • Sequential lamp lighting
  • Unique time visualization
Features
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The Berlin Clock consists of 24 lamps arranged in 4 rows.  The top two rows (red) represent the hours, and the bottom two rows (yellow) represent the minutes. Additionally, a circular yellow lamp at the top flashes every 2 seconds. In the top rows of each color, each lamp represents 5 hours or 5 minutes, respectively, while in the bottom rows, each represents 1 hour or 1 minute. The lamps light up from left to right and from bottom to top. Once a row is full, all lamps turn off and another lamp lights up in the row above it.

About

QuietClock

Features
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Whether on your nightstand, desk, or mounted display, the app stays visible and dims when powered to avoid glare—perfect for passive use. Custom themes and dim delay settings let you shape your ideal timekeeping environment. Digital & Analog clock styles Customizable color themes Auto-dim when device is connected to power Adjustable dim delay and brightness level Private and lightweight - no data tracking Completely free No advertisements

Screenshots

Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock)4 screens
QuietClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QuietClock at every 2 months against Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock)'s every 129 months. On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) ships an update every 129 months, QuietClock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) versus QuietClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSet Theory Clock (BerlinClock)QuietClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 129 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan NeumannPurpose Solutions Limited

In-app purchases

None

Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock)

No in-app purchases

None

QuietClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) free?
Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuietClock free?
QuietClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) or QuietClock have ads?
Neither Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) nor QuietClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) or QuietClock?
Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) ships an update every 129 months, and QuietClock every 2 months. Most recently, Set Theory Clock (BerlinClock) was updated on October 3, 2026 and QuietClock on October 10, 2026.

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