A Word Clock vs Potdeco
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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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Time in Words turns the current time into a phrase you can read at a glance. Instead of showing only digits, it can say βquarter past ten,β βhalf past five,β or an approximate, relaxed version of the time. Choose how time feels Swipe between several clock presentations, including a large word clock, digital time, date and location details, an analog clock, lazy and exact time together, and a past-now-next timeline. Make it yours Select from modern visual themes and a broad collection of accessible color schemes. Adjust the text size so long words remain readable, and choose between exact wording and a more relaxed lazy-time style. Your language Time phrases are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Simplified Chinese. The wording is designed to sound natural rather than like a mechanical translation. On your Home Screen Add the widget to see the time in words without opening the app. The widget uses your selected language, lazy-time setting and color scheme. More ways to read time β’ Word, digital and analog clocks β’ Date, time zone and optional location details β’ Lazy and exact time comparison β’ Past, current and upcoming time phrases β’ Spoken time on tap β’ Adjustable typography β’ Multiple themes and high-contrast palettes Time in Words is a calm, expressive alternative to an ordinary clock.
Potdeco
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The Potdeco product scanner scans barcodes and QR codes from the Pot&Deco catalog and shows you the right prices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Potdeco at Free against A Word Clock's $0.99. Potdeco also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Potdeco 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 8 months, Potdeco every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Word Clock | Potdeco |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 7 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 11.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymund Vorwerk | Tom Rombaut |
In-app purchases
A Word Clock
No in-app purchases
Potdeco
No in-app purchases
