Comparison

Simple Clock vs StandBy Clocks

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

Head to head
About

Simple Clock

A straightforward digital clock designed for focus and study sessions. It offers a simple interface with essential timekeeping functions and customizable themes to enhance your work environment.

Highlights
  • Basic time, date, week display
  • Countdown timer
  • Timing function
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Multiple themes and fonts
  • Custom background image
Features
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This clock is very easy to use, open it, put it on a good place, that's it. All you have to do is enjoy your study hours. Supports: # Basic time / date / week display # Countdown function # Timing function # Tomato timer # Multiple themes and fonts # Custom background image

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Simple Clock4 screens
StandBy Clocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple Clock and StandBy Clocks both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Simple Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's. Simple Clock also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (304 vs 38). StandBy Clocks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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. Simple 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Simple Clock against 4.4 for StandBy Clocks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Clock has 304 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Simple Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, StandBy Clocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Simple Clock versus StandBy Clocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ClockStandBy Clocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (304 ratings) — better4.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings304 — better38
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer乃君 黄Bud Copmany

Customer experience

Simple Clock

All ratings297 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative17.1%

StandBy Clocks

All ratings38 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Simple Clock

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Cannot exit timer mode
  • App unresponsive on some devices
  • Quit working correctly, stuck on military time
  • Cannot change clock design
  • Not compatible with iPhone
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  • Cannot restore purchases
  • Timer only 15 minutes in free version
  • App does not respond when operating from smartphone
  • Need to uninstall to delete timer
  • Custom image changes time number color to gray
  • App drains battery quickly

Requested features

17 requests
  • Add alarm function
  • Allow setting custom wallpaper and adjusting its size/position
  • Add option to change font color with custom images
  • Add a countdown feature
  • Add PiP mode for iPad
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  • Add option to keep night mode setting
  • Add option to change date format
  • Add option to change text color and position
  • Add stopwatch functionality
  • Add simple white noise sounds
  • Add music to the app
  • Add a daily total time recording function
  • Add option to change AM/PM to 00:00 format
  • Add option to disable second display
  • Add vertical mode for phones
  • Add analog/flip clock styles
  • Allow restoring purchases

StandBy Clocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Clock

One-time2
  • unlock all contents$0.99
  • Support Developer$1.99
5 purchases

StandBy Clocks

Subscriptions5
  • 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

Is Simple Clock free?
Simple Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StandBy Clocks free?
StandBy Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Clock or StandBy Clocks?
Simple Clock is rated higher. Simple Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while StandBy Clocks averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Simple Clock or StandBy Clocks have ads?
Simple Clock shows ads; StandBy Clocks does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Clock or StandBy Clocks?
Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, and StandBy Clocks monthly. Most recently, Simple Clock was updated on October 25, 2026 and StandBy Clocks on October 24, 2026.

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