AlwaysOn: Standby Clock

AlwaysOn: Standby Clock

Nightstand & Ambient Display

26 ratings
4 reviews
Free

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Released
July 24, 2026
Updated
November 1, 2026

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Transform a plugged-in iPhone into a convenient desk display. View the time, date, calendar, and weather at a glance. Features a sleep mode for nighttime use and custom display hours.

✓Large digital clock display
✓Current date and calendar
✓Upcoming calendar events
✓Local weather forecast
✓Customizable display hours
✓Low-brightness sleep mode
✓Burn-in protection
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What's New in AlwaysOn

1.18

November 1, 2026

NEW in 1.18 • Ready-made layouts: start from finished designs, each with its own background. Updating? Add them after your own layouts with one tap. Nothing you've made changes. • Each layout keeps its own background, and it moves with your widgets when you swipe. • Space backgrounds: Tonight's Sky shows the real sky over your time zone's city, with the Sun up from sunrise to sunset. Also new: Earthrise, Saturn, and Jupiter with its four large moons where they really are. • Eclipse: the time inside a glowing ring, in the app and as a widget. • One Clock widget, seven faces: Eclipse, Minimal, Light, Subtle Glow, Analog, Card Clock and Tube Clock. Touch and hold the widget, then tap Edit Widget to pick one. • Focus: a timer where a line of light sinks down the screen as the minutes pass. Long press the ring to choose 15, 25 or 50 minutes. • Open AlwaysOn in Shortcuts, so a charger automation can open the clock. Settings links to a short guide. • Digital clock styles: Airy, Script and Framed. • Up Next: choose which calendars it shows. IMPROVED • Horizon, Earth and Daylight follow the Sun over your time zone's city without asking for your location. • Dragged widgets follow your finger, and the resize handle is easier to grab. • The background picker and gallery scroll smoothly. FIXED • A crash on iOS 17 after updating. • The Digital clock's date no longer gets cut off.

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User reviews

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12 hr clock option in landscape?

I can’t find the settings to make a 12- hour clock. for landscape mode.

Response from developer

Thanks for your patience and the five-star review! AlwaysOn now supports 12-hour time in landscape mode. Please update to the latest version to use it. Thank you for suggesting this improvement and helping make AlwaysOn better!

Weather

The weather only shows la

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback! Sorry for the confusion- the Weather widget supports your current location. To change it, select the Weather widget, tap the gear icon, and choose “Current Location.” Please also make sure location access is enabled for AlwaysOn in your iPhone’s Settings. If it still shows Los Angeles after these steps, please let us know so we can help!

Great App!!

It is a great and intuitive app to use. I use it a lot with a shortcut to open it when charging. My only complaint with the app is that you can not manually change the color. As it is, the color rotates every so often and can be extremely annoying. I do really wish that you could set the color permanently. Everything else about the app is wonderful, especially without any in app purchases.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words and helpful feedback! Since version 1.8, AlwaysOn lets you choose a fixed foreground color, including individual color choices for each background, so you can keep the color you like without automatic rotation. It’s great to hear that AlwaysOn is part of your charging routine. Thanks for your support and for helping make the app better!

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FAQ

What devices does AlwaysOn Desk Clock support?

AlwaysOn Desk Clock is designed for plugged-in iPhones, including older models like the iPhone X. It is currently supported on iPhone devices.

Does AlwaysOn Desk Clock have ads?

No, AlwaysOn Desk Clock is ad-free. You can enjoy the full functionality without any advertisements interrupting your display.

How does the sleep mode in AlwaysOn Desk Clock work?

The sleep mode allows the app to dim itself during your designated sleep hours, providing a calm display for your nightstand. You can tap the screen to wake it during these hours.

Can I customize the display hours for AlwaysOn Desk Clock?

Yes, AlwaysOn Desk Clock allows for custom display hours. This feature lets you control when the app is active and visible, ensuring it fits your schedule.

What information is shown on the AlwaysOn Desk Clock display?

The display shows the time in a large, readable format, the current date, a monthly calendar, upcoming calendar events, and local weather with a near-term forecast.

Is AlwaysOn Desk Clock free to use?

Yes, AlwaysOn Desk Clock is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features.

How often is AlwaysOn Desk Clock updated?

The latest version of AlwaysOn Desk Clock is 1.3.0, which was last updated on August 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development.

What is the age rating for AlwaysOn Desk Clock?

AlwaysOn Desk Clock has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content.