# Desk Clock Display vs StandBy Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StandBy Clock at 100% against Desk Clock Display's 0%. StandBy Clock also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 15 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Desk Clock Display's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (24 vs 6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desk Clock Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StandBy Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Desk Clock Display holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Desk Clock Display's written reviews are positive against 100% of StandBy Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Desk Clock Display ships an update every 15 months, StandBy Clock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desk Clock Display | StandBy Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-display/id1481030550/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 12 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Kovalyov](https://appshunter.io/developer/718333197) | [逸文 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484299344) |

## What reviewers say

### Desk Clock Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desk-clock-display/id1481030550)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a functional desk clock with an always-on display. Features include customizable clock faces, timers, and Pomodoro sessions. An upgrade unlocks all features.

**Highlights:** Always-on display, Customizable clock faces, Countdown timers up to 24 hours, Pomodoro Technique timer, Adjustable brightness, Date display toggle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### StandBy Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379)

Transform your iPhone into a personalized bedside display with over 100 customizable widgets. Show time, calendar, battery, photos, and more. Simple to use, just choose, customize, and add to your StandBy screen.

**Highlights:** 100+ customizable widgets, Analog and digital clock options, Calendar and dual time zone display, Countdown timers for events, Photo and GIF widgets, Customizable theme colors and styles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| StandBy Clock Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desk Clock Display free?

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

### Is StandBy Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Desk Clock Display or StandBy Clock?

Desk Clock Display is rated higher. Desk Clock Display averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while StandBy Clock averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Desk Clock Display or StandBy Clock have ads?

Both Desk Clock Display and StandBy Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desk Clock Display or StandBy Clock?

Desk Clock Display ships an update every 15 months, and StandBy Clock every 6 days. Most recently, Desk Clock Display was updated on October 14, 2026 and StandBy Clock on October 5, 2026.

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