iClock For Mac Manual

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. – Benjamin Franklin

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Always make sure to get the latest version and read the ‘Easy Install’ section below to set iClock up correctly.

ESSENTIAL: Click here to go to, ‘Install’ section to setup iClock. ESSENTIAL.

Introduction

“The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.” –Abraham Lincoln

Time is a kind of illusion or maya. Along with space it may be the very best of illusions. Seeing the sun rise and set convinced us for eons that the sun goes round the earth but it turns out the opposite is closer to the truth. The measurement of time was based mostly on the movement of the sun. Working from that we have made all sorts of tools to measure and display time. Sundials, hourglasses, clocks, calendars, watches, etc. We made a lot of assumptions. It's become an extremely complex illusion. So, what is time?

Time and space are modes in which we think, not conditions in which we live. – **Albert Einstein**

Sorry, some day we would like to go into this deeper but this is not the place for that fascinating discussion. We can, however, give you a nifty collection of tools to enjoy time.

When Mac OS X first came out, it had a nice clock in the menu bar, but sadly it only displayed the time. Every day you needed to click the menu bar to show the date. We found ourselves clicking daily in the menu bar, until we thought, "enough of that" and decided it was time to make something better. That was 1998. The first job of iClock was to remedy that omission. That's how the first iClock app for the Mac came to be created. Now it's gone far beyond that…

Requirements

“As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.” – Henry Thoreau

System Requirements:

macOS 11 (Big Sur) to macOS 14+ - Current version with full features
macOS 10.11 and higher - Use ‘Check for updates’ in File menu
macOS 10.5 to 10.10 - Can use iClock Pro
macOS 10.4 - Can use iClock 3.05
macOS 10.3.9 - Can use legacy iClock version

Available Versions

“Mysterious thing… Time.” – Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

Three versions are available, all with the same features:

Direct from PlumAmazing.com - One-time purchase, fastest updates
Apple App Store Subscription - Monthly and yearly pricing with 45-day free trial (iClock S)
Apple App Store Full Version - One-time purchase (iClock)

Recommendation: The PlumAmazing.com version offers the fastest updates and more of your payment supports continued development.

Purchase Information

“This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

iClock offers a free 30-day trial with full functionality. After the trial, purchase unlocks:

✅ Removal of reminder dialogs and splash screen
✅ Full access to all features without limitations
✅ Continued evolution support - Your purchase helps improve iClock
✅ Automatic updates and priority support

Purchase Options:

Plum Amazing Store - Direct purchase (recommended)
Apple App Store - Subscription or one-time purchase options

Previous users receive special upgrade pricing automatically.

Key Terminology

“Tempest est Umbra en mente” – Stephen King – Time is a shadow in the mind

Time Zone - A region of the Earth with uniform standard time, referred to as “local time.” iClock displays multiple time zones/locations/cities in the menu bar. Learn more about time zones.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) - The convention of advancing clocks so afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less. iClock automatically accounts for DST in all displayed locations. Learn more about DST.

iClock History

“Consider that this day ne’er dawns again.” – Alighieri Dante

Timeline of Evolution:

1999 - Original iClock for Mac OS 9 (last century!)
2002 - New version for Mac OS X
2008 - Major update with enhanced features
2016 - Complete rewrite with modern interface
Present - Continuously evolving based on user feedback

The latest iClock represents a complete rewrite that maintains all beloved features from earlier versions while making the interface much more accessible and user-friendly. Mark Fleming has masterfully kept all features while consolidating everything into one convenient location - the iClock app preferences.

It’s simple!

Getting Started

Ready to install iClock? Head to our Installation & Setup guide to get started, or jump to our Overview & Quick Start to see what iClock can do.

“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” – Theophrastus