A Word Clock vs S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Word Clock
This utility displays the current time using natural language phrases instead of digits. It offers spoken output, multiple language options, and customizable themes. A widget is also available for quick glances, maintaining your chosen settings.
- Time displayed in words
- Optional spoken output
- Multiple language support
- Customizable color themes
- Widget support
- "Lazy time" phrasing
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Read the time as words, at a glance. Swipe between a large word clock, digital and analog clocks, date and optional location details, a comparison of relaxed and exact time, and a past–present–future timeline. Choose from expressive themes and high-contrast color palettes. Adjust text size, switch between approximate and exact wording, and tap the clock to hear the time spoken aloud. Time phrases are available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. Add the Home Screen widget to see the time in words without opening the app. Your language and appearance settings carry over to the widget. Location is optional and used only for the details view.
S
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1. 连接摄像头后， 可以实时查看摄像头的图像数据 2. 拍照保存精彩瞬间到手机目录 3. 浏览查看保存图片/视频
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: S at Free against A Word Clock's $0.99. S also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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
S is free to download; A Word Clock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A Word Clock ships an update every 6 months, S every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Word Clock | S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymund Vorwerk | ShenZhen YOUNG WIN Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
A Word Clock
No in-app purchases
S
No in-app purchases
