# Digital Clock vs Always On

The clearest difference is monetization model: Digital Clock at free with in-app purchases against Always On's subscription. Digital Clock also leads on ratings volume (69K vs 12) and device support (4 vs 2). Always On's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Always On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Digital Clock against 4.7 for Always On. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Clock has 69K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Digital Clock ships an update fortnightly, Always On every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digital Clock | Always On |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-alarm/id1287009111/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/always-on-time-clock-widgets/id6738984177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 80 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊杰 阮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273143862) | [Kezia Fransiska Hutapea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758656180) |

## What reviewers say

### Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-bedside-alarm/id1287009111)

This app transforms your device into a stylish LED bedside clock with customizable skins and dynamic time displays. It offers alarm functionality, voice time broadcasts, and a countdown timer, perfect for your desk or nightstand.

**Highlights:** Display time in seconds, Customizable clock skins, Alarm with music selection, Hourly voice broadcast, Countdown timer, Home and lock screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All clock styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Formidable
- 🚀 Très satisfait
- 🚀 Buena
- 🚀 Night display
- 🚀 Best clock app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Snooze doesn't snooze anymore
- 🐛 Ne fonctionne pas normalement = Grosse déception
- 🐛 no suenan las alarmas
- 🐛 Неплохо, но...
- 🐛 Adds

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm doesn't sound if device is in silent mode
- Alarm doesn't work
- Time display is wrong
- Widget doesn't show correct time
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More skins please ie: pixie (tube); RGB sliders
- Ability to input own music for alarm
- Vertical display
- Battery percentage and reminder


### Always On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/always-on-time-clock-widgets/id6738984177)

A minimalist desktop clock widget offering a full-screen, always-on live time display. It ensures you're constantly aware of the time, perfect for managing tasks or relaxing. Stay connected to every second of your day with this visually appealing tool.

**Highlights:** Full-screen live time display, Always-on functionality, Minimalist design, Visually appealing interface, Task management tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Always On Pro Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Always On Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digital Clock free?

Digital Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Always On free?

Always On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Digital Clock or Always On?

Always On is rated higher. Digital Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while Always On averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Digital Clock or Always On have ads?

Digital Clock shows ads; Always On does not.

### Which is updated more often, Digital Clock or Always On?

Digital Clock ships an update fortnightly, and Always On every 2 weeks. Most recently, Digital Clock was updated on September 26, 2026 and Always On on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*