Comparison

Clock Face vs Always On

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

Head to head
About

Clock Face

Enhance your device's lock screen and home screen with beautiful analog and digital clocks. Set music alarms, enjoy hourly chimes, and utilize desktop widgets for convenient timekeeping.

Highlights
  • Analog and digital clock display
  • Lock screen and home screen widgets
  • Multiple clock dial styles
  • Music alarms
  • Hourly chime and voice broadcast
  • Desktop widgets
Features
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Analog clock, contains multiple sets of analog clock dials. Your device needs such a beautiful clock - Display digital clock with seconds on lock screen, dynamic island, home Screen, standby mode screen. - Multiple sets of beautiful clock dials, switch by swiping left and right. - Provide a variety of music alarm clocks to wake you up on time。 - Hourly chime, voice broadcast current time. - Desktop Clock supports desktop widgets and lock screen widgets.

About

Always On

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
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"Always On - Time Clock Widgets" is a sleek, minimalist desktop clock widget that keeps you always in sync with time. Designed to be fully functional and visually appealing, it offers an uninterrupted, full-screen live time display that ensures you're always aware of the time at a glance. The app’s always-on feature means it’s always running, making it the perfect tool for both work and relaxation. Whether you're managing tasks or taking breaks, this clock keeps you connected to every second of your day. Never miss a moment with "Always On - Time Clock Widgets" — time that’s always with you. Select a subscription plan: $1.99 for a week $19.99 for lifetime • Upon confirmation, payment is charged to your iTunes Account. • The subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current period ends. • Your account will be charged the renewal fee 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchasing. • If applicable, any remaining time on a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Term Of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/1ae3e3f6-8f1e-4b09-a4f6-c36b3cc7329f Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/b98954f8-4fef-46dd-8581-4e0958e5ab37

Screenshots

Clock Face4 screens
Always On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Clock Face at free with in-app purchases against Always On's subscription. Clock Face also leads on ratings volume (17K 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.

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. Clock Face sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Always On holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Face has 17K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clock Face ships an update fortnightly, Always On every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Clock Face versus Always On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClock FaceAlways On
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17K ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better12
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer化媚 席Kezia Fransiska Hutapea

Customer experience

Clock Face

All ratings16,668 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative28.1%

Always On

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Clock Face

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alarm not working as expected
  • Time not syncing correctly
  • Widget not reflecting selected clock face

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more clock face options
  • Allow customization of clock faces
  • Implement a 12-hour time format
  • Enable setting the clock as lock screen
  • Add option to display time on home screen widget

Always On

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clock Face

One-time1
  • Pro Version$2.99
2 purchases

Always On

Subscriptions1
  • Always On Pro Week$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Always On Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Clock Face free?
Clock Face 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, Clock Face or Always On?
Always On is rated higher. Clock Face averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Always On averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Clock Face or Always On have ads?
Clock Face shows ads; Always On does not.
Which is updated more often, Clock Face or Always On?
Clock Face ships an update fortnightly, and Always On every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clock Face was updated on November 1, 2026 and Always On on October 30, 2026.

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