Comparison

backtime.live vs AlwaysOn

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

backtime.live

Features
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backtime.live A countdown timer app for live events and services. Plan your schedule backward from key moments, then watch it run forward in real-time. Features: - Create multi-phase timelines with fixed and floating elements - Real-time sync across devices via WebSocket - Live Activities for iOS lock screen countdown - QR code sharing for public timelines - Landscape mode for projection displays - Push notifications for upcoming elements Sign in with: - Apple - Google - Email/password - Magic link (passwordless)

About

AlwaysOn

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.

Highlights
  • Large digital clock display
  • Current date and calendar
  • Upcoming calendar events
  • Local weather forecast
  • Customizable display hours
  • Low-brightness sleep mode
  • Burn-in protection
Features
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AlwaysOn keeps useful information visible at a glance — time, calendar, weather, upcoming events, and more — with layouts designed for both compact iPhones and larger iPad displays. Arrange widgets your way, choose from a growing collection of clock styles and ambient backgrounds, and let AlwaysOn quietly adapt throughout the day. Features * Customizable widget layouts * Multiple digital and artistic clock styles * Calendar and upcoming events * Local weather and forecast * World Clock and Countdown widgets * Ambient and animated backgrounds * Smart dimming and sleep-friendly display behavior * Floating accessories including battery and alarm * Burn-in protection * Native iPhone and iPad layouts AlwaysOn is designed for devices you leave docked, propped up, or sitting on a desk — turning an unused screen into something calm and useful.

Screenshots

backtime.live4 screens
AlwaysOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AlwaysOn at every 4 days against backtime.live's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

backtime.live ships an update every 3 weeks, AlwaysOn every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
backtime.live versus AlwaysOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbacktime.liveAlwaysOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.417.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkwallace.com LLCWeijin Wang

In-app purchases

None

backtime.live

No in-app purchases

None

AlwaysOn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is backtime.live free?
backtime.live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlwaysOn free?
AlwaysOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do backtime.live or AlwaysOn have ads?
Neither backtime.live nor AlwaysOn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, backtime.live or AlwaysOn?
backtime.live ships an update every 3 weeks, and AlwaysOn every 4 days. Most recently, backtime.live was updated on September 29, 2026 and AlwaysOn on October 15, 2026.

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