# Clocks - A fun standby mode — A time and weather display

> Customizable clock and weather display with animated backgrounds and personalization options. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Destefanis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocks-a-fun-standby-mode/id6742508073 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Destefanis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798752932)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 382 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål and 6 more
- Released: 2025-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocks-a-fun-standby-mode/id6742508073/reviews.md

## What is Clocks?

The Clocks app transforms your phone, tablet, or mac into a beautiful clock display, perfect for any home office, bedroom, or studio. It's perfect as an alternative to Standby Mode with even more options:

◎ 28+ gorgeous and intentionally designed animated backgrounds
◎ 13 variations of clocks you can pair in any combination
◎ Some font and font color options for more personalization

◎ Private, no ads. Designed to be simple and stunning.
◎ Pro Park includes a download for matching screen savers on MacOS so your display can match across your entire work setup.
◎ Three clocks and three backgrounds are usable for free!
◎ Best used on a MagSafe charger, but also works on phones without it.
◎ Shortcuts support to allow Clocks to open automatically when connected to a charger

Does Clocks open automatically?
Not by default, but within Settings there's a tutorial on how to set it up using Shortcuts.

Does Clocks replace Standby mode?
We think Clocks is better fitted for daytime use and the official Standby for night time.

Will you release more packs in the future?
Yes! I plan on designing more backgrounds and clocks in future updates, some which will be free some which will be paid (but affordable).

Roadmap - Coming soon:
- Timers
- More font options and settings

## Key features

- Animated backgrounds
- Customizable clock variations
- Font and color options
- Private and ad-free
- MacOS screensaver sync
- Shortcuts support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clocks Pro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Clocks?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🌟 Simple, elegant, and beautiful design
- 🎨 Gorgeous and customizable clocks
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
- 🧠 Feels like an Apple-made app
- 🔥 Stunning animations and smooth interface

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficulty rearranging or removing clocks
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode option
- ⏱️ Inability to adjust background animation speed

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Infinite loop of pop-up ads when trying to use the app

**Most requested features**

- Timer with start/stop functionality
- Numbered screen savers for easier selection
- Widget support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocks-a-fun-standby-mode/id6742508073/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Disappointed but great

*2026-07-14*

The UI is simple , the wallpapers are great but entire library is for sale. The dev had did a great job in remixing and animating but should have at-least kept a single stack for free to use

### 1/5 — It isn’t working even after paying for paid version

*2026-06-25*

After paying for paid version the app isn’t working, I couldn’t use it. Hope the issue solves

### 4/5 — The clock appears to be off-center. Please adjust the code to center it properly.

*2026-06-18*

The clock appears to be off-center. Please adjust the code to center it properly.

### 1/5 — Je ne veux pas payer

*2026-05-17*

Il y a que deux fond d écran gratuit et ce ne sont pas les meuilleur ainsi pour les heure de qui nous incite à acheter le pack premium ce qui est dommage je pense qu il faut mettre plus de truc gratuit

### 3/5 — Stp

*2026-05-16*

Pas d’argent c’est la hess s’il vous plaît faut mettre gratuit

### 2/5 — Fake stanby app

*2026-05-08*

Not a true StandBy replacement. It’s just a clock that opens whenever the phone charges. The main issue is that it launches in vertical mode too, whereas the real StandBy only works when the phone is horizontal.

### 5/5 — Best Clock app ever

*2026-04-25*

Shortcuts are awesome

### 1/5 — Configuration

*2026-04-10*

Compliqué à configurer . 
Notamment en mode réveil .

### 5/5 — L’app est stylée

*2026-04-08*

L’app est stylée, mais la plus grande partie est payante…

### 2/5 — 😭😭😭

*2026-04-04*

Faut payer 😭 j’étais pas prêt

## Frequently asked questions about Clocks

### What does the Clocks app do?

The Clocks app transforms your phone, tablet, or Mac into a beautiful clock and weather display. It offers over 20 animated backgrounds and 10 clock variations, allowing for significant personalization with font and color options. It's designed to be a private, ad-free alternative to standard standby modes.

### How can I customize the clock display?

You can customize the display by choosing from over 20 intentionally designed animated backgrounds and 10 different clock variations. Additionally, there are options for font styles and font colors to further personalize the look of your clock.

### Is the app free to use or does it cost money?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases available for additional content like new backgrounds and clock packs. Future updates are planned with both free and paid (affordable) content.

### Does this app work on all devices?

The app is designed for phones and tablets, and also works on Mac with matching screensavers available through the Pro Pack. It functions best when used with a MagSafe charger but is also compatible with phones that do not have MagSafe charging.

### Can the app open automatically?

The app does not open automatically by default. However, there is a tutorial within the app's settings that guides you on how to set it up to open automatically when connected to a charger using Shortcuts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.51 — 2026-06-04

- More liquid glass support
- Widget support
- Localization fixes

### 1.5 — 2026-06-03

- Liquid Glass support on ios26
- 10 new backgrounds
- 3 new clocks
- The ability to customize glass, font weight, and fill type on more clocks.

### 1.24 — 2025-05-29

Fixed a bug for the MacOS screensavers that would prevent it from working well on multiple monitors

### 1.23 — 2025-05-21

Added language support for 18 languages! Everything from Spanish, to French, to Japanese and more.

### 1.22 — 2025-05-02

- Made the app more friendly to voice navigation and a11y needs.

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