Comparison

Standby Clock vs Pomodoro Study Timer

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

Head to head
About

Standby Clock

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
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Standby Clock, a beautiful music alarm clock that displays full-screen digital time. - Show seconds on dynamic island and lock screen - Provide a variety of digital font styles - Custom Clock Digital Color - Hourly Chime, Hourly voice broadcasting time - Display date, week, etc. - Support background alarm clock and custom music ringtones. - Support Home Screen widget, Lock Screen Widget, Standby mode.

About

Pomodoro Study Timer

Enhance concentration and productivity with a comprehensive tool that combines a Pomodoro timer, task management, and ambient sounds. Block distractions, track progress with insightful reports, and build better habits for focused study and work sessions.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Timer & Focus Sessions
  • Task Manager (To-Do List)
  • Statistics & Productivity Insights
  • Ambient Sounds & White Noise
  • App Blocking
  • Cross-Device Sync
  • Interactive Home Screen Widgets
Features
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Discipline today, freedom tomorrow. Boost your productivity with the #1 Pomodoro Timer, Study & Focus App – combining task management, ambient sounds, and smart reminders to help you concentrate, study smarter, and achieve more. Perfect for students, professionals, and creators who want to stay disciplined, avoid procrastination, and build better habits. Core Features Pomodoro Timer & Focus Sessions – Classic focus cycles with customizable durations to improve study and work efficiency Task Manager (To-Do List) – Organize your day, create tasks, and track progress like a personal planner Statistics & Productivity Insights – Visual reports to measure study time, work efficiency, and long-term habits Ambient Sounds & White Noise – Stay focused with relaxing background sounds and binaural beats App Blocking – Block distracting apps and social media during study or work sessions Dark Mode & Daily Reminders – Stay consistent day and night with smart notifications Interactive Home Screen Widgets – Start timers, check tasks, and track focus directly from your iPhone Extra Features Live Activities & Dynamic Island – Track focus sessions in real time on iPhone Apple Watch App – Start, pause, and manage Pomodoro sessions from your wrist iPad Productivity Mode – Perfect for multitasking and managing bigger projects Cross-Device Sync – Keep your progress updated across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Why Choose This Productivity App? Beat procrastination and stay motivated Focus deeply with the proven Pomodoro Technique Build consistent study and work routines Increase concentration for exams, projects, and creative work Stay productive anywhere, anytime Your personal productivity companion is here – the ultimate Pomodoro Timer, Study App, and Focus Booster in one. Stay consistent today, so you can enjoy the freedom of tomorrow. #This app may require additional purchases to access certain content or features. Premium Subscriptions: Weekly Subscription with 3-Day Trial Annual Subscription Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: - The payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless the auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of your selected subscription. - Your subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://sunshine-dev.com/?page_id=98

Screenshots

Standby Clock4 screens
Pomodoro Study Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pomodoro Study Timer at none against Standby Clock's shown. Standby Clock's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (61% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Standby Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pomodoro Study Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Standby Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Standby Clock has 712 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Standby Clock's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pomodoro Study Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Standby Clock versus Pomodoro Study Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStandby ClockPomodoro Study Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (712 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings712 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer云云 唐Sunshine Software Labs

Customer experience

Standby Clock

All ratings712 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative28.2%

Pomodoro Study Timer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Standby Clock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Clock not displaying properly on home screen
  • Alarm not working as expected

Requested features

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

Pomodoro Study Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Standby Clock

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • All Clock Styles$0.99
  • Pro Version$1.99
4 purchases

Pomodoro Study Timer

Subscriptions4
  • 7 Day Free Then Get Premium$9.991 Year
  • 3 Days Free Trial Monthly VIP$9.991 Month
  • 3 Days Free Trial Weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • 7 Days Free Trial Annual VIP$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Standby Clock free?
Standby Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Study Timer free?
Pomodoro Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Standby Clock or Pomodoro Study Timer?
Standby Clock is rated higher. Standby Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 712 ratings, while Pomodoro Study Timer averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Standby Clock or Pomodoro Study Timer have ads?
Standby Clock shows ads; Pomodoro Study Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Standby Clock or Pomodoro Study Timer?
Standby Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pomodoro Study Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Standby Clock was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pomodoro Study Timer on September 18, 2026.

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