Bedside Clock vs StandBy Clocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bedside Clock
Transform your device into a large, easy-to-read digital bedside clock. Features voice control to silence alarms and offers customizable hourly chimes. Supports dynamic island, lock screen, and home screen widgets for at-a-glance time checks.
- Large digital clock display
- Voice control to stop alarms
- Dynamic Island and lock screen support
- Home screen widgets with real-time seconds
- Customizable alarm settings
- Hourly time chime and reminders
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Bedside alarm clock display a large digital clock on the bedside table. When the alarm goes off, you can turn it off via voice control. - Supports dynamic island, lock screen, and home screen display seconds. - Display time in standby mode in seconds. - Full-screen digital time display, allowing you to check the time anywhere in the room. - Hourly time chime, hourly reminder. - Voice control to stop alarm. When the alarm clock sounds, say "Stop" on the alarm clock interface, and the alarm clock will automatically turn off. - Convenient alarm clock settings, you can add multiple alarm clocks, set alarm clock music, repeat type, etc. - Supports time display in desktop widgets and lock screen widgets, updating seconds in real time.
StandBy Clocks
Transform your device into a stylish desk clock with customizable widgets. Personalize digital and analog clocks, add dates, reminders, and more to match your environment. Features a built-in editor, night mode, and smooth animations for a functional and individual display.
- Customizable digital and analog clocks
- Date, calendar, and reminder widgets
- Personalized appearance (color, background, font)
- Built-in editor for quick adjustments
- Night mode for low-light viewing
- Smooth animations and clear information display
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Clocks for Standby transforms your device’s screen into a stylish desk clock with useful widgets. The app supports customizable digital and analog clocks, as well as additional elements such as date, calendar, reminders, and other information blocks. You can personalize the appearance by choosing a design style, changing text color, background, and font so that widgets match your environment and personal preferences. The built-in editor allows you to quickly and easily adjust the design, switch between themes, and adapt the screen for different scenarios — from your work desk to your bedside table. A night mode is included for comfortable viewing in low-light conditions. App Benefits: – wide selection of stylish design templates – quick setup without unnecessary steps – flexible personalization of all interface elements – smooth animation and clear information display – optimized performance without overloading the system – stability and fast response time – design that fits any interior The app is aimed at those who value visual order, functionality, and individuality in details. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The app offers a subscription plan that provides unlimited access to all widgets. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, indicating the cost of the renewal. Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to their account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://polbudapp.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://polbudapp.com/terms.html
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Verdict
Bedside Clock and StandBy Clocks both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Bedside Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's. Bedside Clock also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 38). StandBy Clocks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Bedside Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and StandBy Clocks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.5 for Bedside Clock against 4.4 for StandBy Clocks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bedside Clock has 3.7K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Bedside Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's.
Bedside Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, StandBy Clocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bedside Clock | StandBy Clocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (3.7K ratings) — better | 4.4 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 章健 杨 | Bud Copmany |
Customer experience
Bedside Clock
StandBy Clocks
Bugs and requests
Bedside Clock
Reported bugs
5 issues- Alarm not working as expected
- Time/date display issues
- Landscape mode not functioning
- App crashes or fails to open
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- 12-hour clock mode
- Ability to remove seconds display
- More color/theme options
- Improved alarm customization
- Widget/home screen integration
StandBy Clocks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bedside Clock
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Pro Version$2.99
StandBy Clocks
- Personalize Your Time!$4.997 Days
- Personalize Your Time!$5.997 Days
- Clocks Widget with Style3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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- Personalize Your Time!3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Enhance Your Clock Aesthetic!$19.991 Month
Questions
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