# Standby Clock vs Analog Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Analog Clock at 5.0 against Standby Clock's 4.4. Analog Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Standby Clock's advantage is ratings volume (715 vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Standby Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Analog Clock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Standby Clock has 715 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Standby Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, Analog Clock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Standby Clock | Analog Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-on-lock-screen/id1466459620/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-clock-stand-face-time/id1529128490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **715** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [云云 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443085254) | [Asadullah Yaseen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513646196) |

## What reviewers say

### Standby Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-on-lock-screen/id1466459620)

This app transforms your device into a full-screen digital clock with customizable fonts and colors. It offers a musical alarm, displays seconds on the dynamic island and lock screen, and can broadcast the time hourly. Enjoy background alarms with custom ringtones and various widget options.

**Highlights:** Full-screen digital time display, Seconds on dynamic island and lock screen, Customizable digital font styles and colors, Musical alarm with custom ringtones, Hourly chime and voice broadcasting, Lock screen and Home Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Clock Styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🕰️ Customizable clock display
- 💡 Useful night light feature
- 🔍 Clear and accurate time display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Vertical time display not preferred
- 🕰️ Lack of additional features (e.g., weather, date)
- 💰 Paid app with limited free features
- 🔋 Short screen time before turning off

**Reported bugs**

- Clock not displaying properly on home screen
- Alarm not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add horizontal time display option
- Include weather and date information
- Improve screen timeout settings
- Offer more customization options


### Analog Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/analog-clock-stand-face-time/id1529128490)

Display a large, customizable analog clock on your device's screen. Personalize with your own photos, choose from various styles, and view time, date, and battery status. Ideal for nightstands with its special night mode.

**Highlights:** Full-screen analog clock display, Customizable with personal images, Nightstand mode, HD wallpaper clock options, Date, time, and battery status, Variety of clock styles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Three Month Pro | $9.49 | per 3 months |
| One Year Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Life time unlock - one time | $35.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Standby Clock free?

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

### Is Analog Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Standby Clock or Analog Clock?

Analog Clock is rated higher. Standby Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while Analog Clock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Standby Clock or Analog Clock have ads?

Standby Clock shows ads; Analog Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Standby Clock or Analog Clock?

Standby Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Analog Clock every 3 months. Most recently, Standby Clock was updated on October 22, 2026 and Analog Clock on October 27, 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.*