# Stand Clock Display vs SmartDisplay X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartDisplay X at 100% against Stand Clock Display's 36%. SmartDisplay X also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Stand Clock Display's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (146 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stand Clock Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SmartDisplay X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stand Clock Display holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stand Clock Display has 146 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Stand Clock Display's written reviews are positive against 100% of SmartDisplay X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stand Clock Display ships an update every 4 months, SmartDisplay X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stand Clock Display | SmartDisplay X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-clock-display/id1479170718/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdisplay-x-home-display/id1632682989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [Torben Steen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452072129) |

## What reviewers say

### Stand Clock Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-clock-display/id1479170718)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a stylish, always-on desk clock. Features include customizable timers, Pomodoro sessions, and adjustable brightness for day or night use. Ideal for home, office, or study.

**Highlights:** Always-on display, Customizable clock face, Countdown timers, Pomodoro timer, Adjustable brightness, Date display option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### SmartDisplay X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdisplay-x-home-display/id1632682989)

Transform your device into an intelligent home display. Access real-time news, weather forecasts, calendar events, notes, and personalized feeds from social media. Optimized for tablets and mobile devices, it keeps you informed anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time global news, Current and future weather forecasts, Integrated calendar and notes, Social media feeds (Instagram, X), Customizable website shortcuts, News ticker

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartDisplay X Pro Month | $2.99 | per month |
| SmartDisplay X Pro Year | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stand Clock Display free?

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

### Is SmartDisplay X free?

SmartDisplay X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stand Clock Display or SmartDisplay X?

Stand Clock Display is rated higher. Stand Clock Display averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while SmartDisplay X averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stand Clock Display or SmartDisplay X have ads?

Both Stand Clock Display and SmartDisplay X show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stand Clock Display or SmartDisplay X?

Stand Clock Display ships an update every 4 months, and SmartDisplay X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stand Clock Display was updated on October 29, 2026 and SmartDisplay X on October 24, 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.*