# Bedside Clock vs Always On

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bedside Clock at free with in-app purchases against Always On's subscription. Bedside Clock also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 12). 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. Bedside Clock sells 2 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.

Always On holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bedside Clock has 3.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bedside Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Always On every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedside Clock | Always On |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-clock-time-widgets/id1333937391/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/always-on-time-clock-widgets/id6738984177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 68 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [Kezia Fransiska Hutapea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758656180) |

## What reviewers say

### Bedside Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-clock-time-widgets/id1333937391)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Useful features
- 🌟 Reliable alarm
- 🌟 Customizable display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and issues with updates
- 🔇 Weak or unreliable alarm volume
- 🔍 Confusing settings/UI
- 💰 Paid version doesn't remove ads
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 12-hour clock mode
- Ability to remove seconds display
- More color/theme options
- Improved alarm customization
- Widget/home screen integration


### 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 Bedside Clock free?

Bedside 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, Bedside Clock or Always On?

Always On is rated higher. Bedside Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Always On averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

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

Bedside Clock shows ads; Always On does not.

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

Bedside Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Always On every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bedside Clock was updated on September 25, 2026 and Always On on September 14, 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.*