# Geek Clock Tool

> Displays clock related information for unusual time systems.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spwebgames.clockinfo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spwebgames.clockinfo)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.spwebgames.clockinfo`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** spwebgames.com
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 11,111
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (145 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.42
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-10
- **First published:** 2011-03-01
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 1.52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spwebgames.clockinfo)
- **Website:** [http://spwebgames.com/clockinfo/android.php](http://spwebgames.com/clockinfo/android.php)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://spwebgames.com/clockinfo/privacy\_policy.html](http://spwebgames.com/clockinfo/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Geek Clock Tool is a fun and educational Chrome extension that displays clock information in various unusual time systems. Impress friends by showing time in formats like decimal (metric), dozenal, hexadecimal, binary, degree ("New Earth"), Chinese time, and more. This app supports standard and 24-hour clocks and offers ad-free usage. 

Perfect for time enthusiasts and the curious, Geek Clock Tool includes Android widgets for home screen clocks. Additionally, it pairs well with the Geek Calendar Tool for an extended experience in alternative timekeeping.

## Rankings

- #545,876 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.spwebgames.clockinfo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Geek Clock Tool offers a fun, educational, and unique take on timekeeping with multiple exotic clock systems, highly valued by geeks and enthusiasts. However, users frequently report that widgets do not refresh automatically and are affected by battery optimization settings. They request more customization options, additional time formats, and better local time alignment. Overall, the app is praised for creative clock designs and usability once widget issues are resolved.

### Pros

- Offers a variety of unique and exotic time systems, appealing to those interested in alternative time formats.
- Provides both analog and digital clock styles with creative and educational value.
- Good widget functionality once battery optimization issues are addressed.
- Highly appreciated by users who install it on multiple devices due to its uniqueness and usefulness.
- The app is considered fun, geeky, and informative by its users.

### Cons

- The widget does not refresh or update automatically, requiring user interaction to update the time display.
- Battery optimization settings can interfere with widget functioning, causing issues until configured properly.
- Limited customization options such as lack of inverted color themes or different widget clock styles.
- Some clocks (like the degree clock) use GMT rather than local time, causing possible confusion.
- Requests for additional time formats (octal, dozenal, decimal variants) and more clocks indicate missing features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spwebgames.clockinfo)