Timely – The Spatial Clock is an application designed specifically for the Apple Vision Pro that allows users to integrate digital and analog clocks into their augmented reality environments. Developed by Big Fat Apps, LLC, the app promises an intuitive and customizable experience to elevate any digital landscape. At a modest price of $1.99, Timely offers a selection of ten clock styles—five analog and five digital—along with adjustable size features.
The user interface of Timely is straightforward and designed to be user-friendly. Users can easily select their preferred clock style and seamlessly place it into their augmented reality space. The clocks can be resized using intuitive touch controls, allowing for personalization in the placement and scale of the clock within the user’s field of view.
One of Timely’s selling points is its variety in clock designs, catering to different aesthetic preferences. Whether you prefer the classic look of an analog clock or the modern appeal of a digital display, Timely has options to fit various themes. However, the app currently supports only a single timezone, which might limit its utility for those who interact or work across multiple time zones. Future updates that include multi-timezone support could greatly enhance its appeal and functionality.
The app’s performance, however, has received mixed reviews. While some users appreciate the novelty of having a digital or analog clock floating in their virtual space, others have encountered issues. Complaints include the inability to adjust the size of the clocks beyond a certain limit and problems with the app failing to launch or the clock disappearing, requiring a system reboot to resolve. These glitches detract from the user experience and highlight the need for further software stabilization and bug fixes.
From an aesthetic standpoint, Timely aims to integrate well with Apple Vision Pro’s immersive experience. However, the execution falls short for some users. The analog clocks lack depth and the 3D effect that one might expect in a spatial application, presenting instead as flat 2D images. Additionally, the digital clock faces have been criticized for their unattractive designs. The persistent banner bar beneath the clock also disrupts the visual appeal, which could be improved by allowing it to fade out like other interface elements.
Customer reviews provide a glimpse into the user experience, highlighting both praise for the concept and criticism of its current execution. Users enjoy the concept of a floating clock but express a desire for more customization options, such as adjusting the size to much larger dimensions and adding multiple clocks for different time zones.
Timely – The Spatial Clock is a promising application that taps into the unique capabilities of Apple Vision Pro. While it offers a range of styles and the novel concept of placing clocks in a spatial environment, it is somewhat hampered by technical issues and limited design depth. For future updates, addressing these concerns and expanding functionality, such as adding support for multiple time zones and enhancing the 3D effect of the analog clocks, could significantly improve its utility and user satisfaction. For now, Timely serves as a functional if somewhat basic addition to the Apple Vision Pro’s app ecosystem.
