Mac utility · Available now
A desktop clock that stays out of the way until you need it.
Transparent Clock is a private Mac app for keeping time visible during presentations, recording sessions, and focused work. Every style, window, and customisation option is included free.
macOS 14.6 or later · No account · No tracking · No in-app purchases
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It's
quarter past ten
Background opacity 22% · Chimes on the hour · Window pinned above others
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Shared layout restored on launch
What matters
Less marketing furniture, more useful detail.
The app is intentionally simple: a clock you can actually shape around your desk, workflow, and display setup without subscriptions or account prompts.
Six distinct clock styles
Digital, Analogue, Flip Card, Nixie Tube, LED Display, and Word Clock are all available without unlocking anything later.
A clock that fits your screen
Adjust colours, type, opacity, seconds, sizing, and background treatment until the clock suits the way you work.
Multiple windows, one layout
Run up to ten clocks at once, keep them visually matched or independent, and restore the arrangement when the app reopens.
Chimes when they help
Use hourly, half-hourly, or quarter-hourly chimes with quiet hours so the clock can stay useful without becoming intrusive.
Good uses
Built for the cases where a normal menu-bar clock is not enough.
Presentations and workshops where you need the time without opening another app.
Screen recording and streaming setups that benefit from a clean visible clock.
Studios, reception desks, classrooms, and home offices that need a simple always-on display.
Mac App Store
Search for Transparent Clock and every feature is already there.
No upgrade flow, no account, and no feature split between free and paid versions. Support, privacy, and terms are linked below if you need the detail first.
Distribution
Free download
macOS 14.6 or later