Comparison

Standby Clock vs The Clock

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

The Clock

This app provides a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock with essential functions. Wake up gently to music, set future alarms, and customize your wake-up experience with features like volume crescendo and dismiss challenges. It also includes a world clock, timer, and stopwatch.

Highlights
  • Set and manage multiple alarms
  • Schedule future alarms
  • Volume crescendo for gentle wake-up
  • Dismiss challenges to prevent accidental deactivation
  • World clock for multiple time zones
  • Countdown timer and stopwatch with lap recording
  • Customizable themes and dark mode
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Wake up gently to your favorite music with The Clock, a reliable and user-friendly alarm clock that combines all the essential functions you need in a single app. Simple. Reliable. Precise. Features: - Easy-to-use: Set, edit, and remove multiple alarms effortlessly. Use it to wake up in the morning or for reminders and daily tasks. - Set Future Alarms: Schedule alarms for specific dates and never miss important events again. - Easy-to-Use Interface: Customize your alarm titles, snooze settings, and recurring alarms with ease. - Volume Crescendo: Gradually increase the alarm volume for a peaceful and gentle wake-up experience. - Works in All Conditions: Alarms work when your screen is off, in silent mode, or with headphones plugged in. Time zone changes are handled automatically. - Perfect for Heavy Sleepers: With loud alarm options and vibration settings, you’ll wake up on time, every time. - Music and Playlist Integration: Wake up to your favorite music or playlist, with full integration of Apple Music and Spotify. - Dismiss Challenges: To prevent accidentally disabling your alarm, set up challenges like solving math problems, scanning QR codes, or shaking your phone. - Nap Alarm: Set a quick nap alarm and wake up in time to continue your day. - Stylish Bedside Clock: Turn your device into a retro-style nightstand flip clock for a minimalist, elegant look. - World Clock: Keep track of time across multiple cities, perfect for travelers and those with family abroad. - Timer and Stopwatch: Use the countdown timer for activities like cooking, workouts, or games, and track time precisely with the advanced stopwatch, including lap recording. - Customizable Themes and Dark Mode: Personalize the app’s appearance with colorful themes and enjoy dark mode for night-time use. Download The Clock - Alarm Clock & Timer for FREE today!

Screenshots

Standby Clock4 screens
The Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Standby Clock at 61% against The Clock's 0%. Standby Clock also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (715 vs 1). The Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 The Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Standby Clock has 715 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of The Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Standby Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, The Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Standby Clock versus The Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStandby ClockThe Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (715 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings715 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer云云 唐JETKITE YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.

Customer experience

Standby Clock

All ratings713 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative28.2%

The Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

The Clock

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
3 purchases

The Clock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$27.991 Year

Questions

Is Standby Clock free?
Standby Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Clock free?
The Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Standby Clock or The Clock?
Standby Clock is rated higher. Standby Clock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while The Clock averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Standby Clock or The Clock have ads?
Standby Clock shows ads; The Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Standby Clock or The Clock?
Standby Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Clock monthly. Most recently, Standby Clock was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Clock on October 2, 2026.

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