Start Screen Clock 2014.1019.747.1277
For Windows Phone users there are several utilities that can serve this purpose quite well and Start Screen Clock is one of the tools that provides some neat customizations for the pinned time tile.
Personalize the appearance of the tile on the go
This application offers a different approach than most clock apps you might have tried, so its looks will be as appealing as you make them.
The wide and medium size tiles can be tailor-made, to suit your personal preferences, so you can choose the colors for the background and clock digits in no time.
Insofar as the background is concerned, you can activate the transparency options and thus have only the numbers shown inside the tile of Start Screen Clock.
Font alignment options at a glance
Picking the time format to be used on the tiles is simple, as there are only two options, namely 12-hour and 24-hour formats, but making the font adjustments can take a bit more time.
Deciding how the time will appear on the tiles also involves the use of the alignment tools that enable you to increase or decrease the font size and move the digits up or down with some sliders. The modifications are shown on the preview tile in real time.
Besides using the color selector to choose the hue, you have the possibility to use one of the numerous font types this application comes with and activate the "Bold" and "Italic" features with one tap. Unfortunately, only one font family is available without a purchase, whereas when opting for one of the paid fonts, a text watermark will appear on the tile.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The looks of this application are decent and the clock tile supports a good deal of customization, but it lacks support for using images on the background. |
Function9
The clock is updated in real time, which is a great advantage over other apps, while the other features included in the package are good enough to make it score very well. |
Security10
The app poses no threats whatsoever, as it remains very discreet at all times and doesn't need any access permissions to sensitive areas of the system. |
Battery8
The amount of power required for the functioning of this utility is fairly average, so the battery usage is kept well within moderate levels. |
Price8
Overall, the tool is a quite decent solution for anyone looking for a clock that is very much visible from the Start screen, but it only allows a single font to be used without a watermark and requires a purchase to remove this limitation. |
Compatibility7
Only users with a Windows Phone 8.1 handset will be able to enjoy having this app installed onto their devices. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with IAP
- current version:
- 2014.1019.747.1277
- reviewed version:
- 2014.1019.747.1277
- developer:
- Venz
- category:
- UTILITIES
- os version req.:
- 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. unlock features
- hits:
- 359