Comparison

StandClock vs SClock

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

Head to head
About

StandClock

This utility app provides a continuous display of the clock and weather. It functions as an alarm clock with customizable wake-up sounds and background color animations for a gentle awakening. It also includes alerts for device power, volume, and missing alarm songs.

Highlights
  • Continuous time and weather display
  • Customizable alarm clock
  • Favorite song for wake-up
  • Customizable background color animation
  • Alerts for device status and alarm issues
Features
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You don’t have any alarm clock or you want one to follow you when you travel StandClock is the simple answer. StandClock allows you to display the clock and weather data continuously. The app also acts as an alarm, you can choose your favorite song from your music library but also select a color to animate the background when you wake up. You can choose one of the predefined colors or you can create your own. The app UI is designed to limit the effect of the screen’s brightness and attenuate discomfort due to light. Color animation allows you to be waked-up softly with a smooth transition. Main features: - Time and weather display - Alarm clock - Custom song for wake-up - Custom color for wake-up - Alert when the device is not plugged, the volume is too low or when the alarm song is missing

About

SClock

This app offers a customizable clock with adjustable display sizes and color options. It features dual timers with customizable sounds and visual cues, perfect for time management tasks like Pomodoro.

Highlights
  • Adjustable display size
  • Color selectable clock face
  • Dual timer functionality
  • Customizable countdown sounds
  • Color-coded time display
  • Simple, easy-to-read design
Features
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・ 24H / 12H calendar Simple clock function with color selectable ・The sound before the start, the countdown sound, the color display can be changed according to the remaining time, and the two timers can be switched, making it ideal for pomodoro timers, etc.The sound before the start, the countdown sound, the color display can be changed according to the remaining time, and the two timers can be switched, making it ideal for pomodoro timers, etc. ・By switching between large format and middle size display, it is easy to use at hand and has excellent visibility from a distance in a wide place. ・Simple and easy-to-read design. You can use it in any situation such as studying, meetings, presentations, sports, fitness, cooking, etc.

Screenshots

StandClock4 screens
SClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SClock at 50% against StandClock's 0%. SClock also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). StandClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. SClock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. StandClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SClock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SClock has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of StandClock's written reviews are positive against 50% of SClock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StandClock versus SClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStandClockSClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas JezequelHajime Suzuki

Customer experience

StandClock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SClock

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

StandClock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SClock

Subscriptions1
  • premium$0.991 Month

Questions

Is StandClock free?
StandClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SClock free?
SClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StandClock or SClock?
SClock is rated higher. StandClock averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SClock averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.
Do StandClock or SClock have ads?
SClock shows ads; StandClock does not.
Which is updated more often, StandClock or SClock?
StandClock ships an update fortnightly, and SClock fortnightly. Most recently, StandClock was updated on August 15, 2026 and SClock on September 8, 2026.

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