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AlwaysOn: Standby Clock

AlwaysOn: Standby Clock

Desk Clock & Ambient Display

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3 reviews
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 24, 2026
  • September 26, 2026

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Weijin Wang
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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

1.13.0

September 26, 2026

AlwaysOn 1.13 brings more ways to personalize your standby display. • New Daylight widget with sun, moon, sunrise and sunset information • New Photos widget for displaying your favorite, recent, selected, or album photos • New Progress and Text widgets • Downloadable backgrounds and a redesigned background gallery • More precise Day Mode and Morning Alarm scheduling • New clock format and seconds display options • Refined Fluid, Inkfall, Tide and other ambient backgrounds • Expanded Simplified Chinese localization This update also includes reliability, layout, and visual improvements throughout the app.

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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.
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Response from developer

Thanks for reaching out. You’re right — the landscape clock styles currently use the 24-hour format, and there isn’t a setting to switch them to 12-hour time yet. Thanks for pointing this out. I’ll add 12-hour clock support as an improvement for a future update.

Weather

The weather only shows la
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Response from developer

Thanks for reporting this. The Weather widget can show your current location. Select the Weather widget, then tap the gear icon to open its settings and choose Current Location. Make sure Location access is enabled for AlwaysOn.

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 thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you’re enjoying AlwaysOn and using it with Shortcuts while charging. Good news: version 1.8 adds foreground color customization, including per-background color choices, so you can keep a color you like instead of having it rotate automatically. We’ll also continue tuning the color transitions in future updates to make them feel smoother and less distracting. Thanks again for helping us improve the app.

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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.