Comparison

Big Clock vs StandBy Clocks

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

Head to head
About

Big Clock

Transform your iPhone into a stylish bedside clock with interactive widgets for your home screen, lock screen, and Dynamic Island. Enjoy customizable themes and essential information at a glance.

Highlights
  • Interactive iOS widgets
  • Stand-by mode widget
  • Dynamic Island support
  • Lock Screen widget with seconds
  • Transparent widget option
  • Full screen digital clock
  • Gradient themes
Features
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Turn Your iPhone into Big Clock. Simple and beautiful Digital clock designed for Table Stand. App includes Features: · iOS 26 Interactive Widget, Stand-by Widget · Dynamic Island. · LockScreen Widget with seconds. · Transparent WIdget. · Clock Widget with seconds . · Full Screen Digital Clock. · Beautiful Gradient Themes. · 24-12 hr Format. · Calendar View. and many other exciting features

About

StandBy Clocks

Transform your device into a stylish desk clock with customizable widgets. Personalize digital and analog clocks, add dates, reminders, and more to match your environment. Features a built-in editor, night mode, and smooth animations for a functional and individual display.

Highlights
  • Customizable digital and analog clocks
  • Date, calendar, and reminder widgets
  • Personalized appearance (color, background, font)
  • Built-in editor for quick adjustments
  • Night mode for low-light viewing
  • Smooth animations and clear information display
Features
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Clocks for Standby transforms your device’s screen into a stylish desk clock with useful widgets. The app supports customizable digital and analog clocks, as well as additional elements such as date, calendar, reminders, and other information blocks. You can personalize the appearance by choosing a design style, changing text color, background, and font so that widgets match your environment and personal preferences. The built-in editor allows you to quickly and easily adjust the design, switch between themes, and adapt the screen for different scenarios — from your work desk to your bedside table. A night mode is included for comfortable viewing in low-light conditions. App Benefits: – wide selection of stylish design templates – quick setup without unnecessary steps – flexible personalization of all interface elements – smooth animation and clear information display – optimized performance without overloading the system – stability and fast response time – design that fits any interior The app is aimed at those who value visual order, functionality, and individuality in details. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The app offers a subscription plan that provides unlimited access to all widgets. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, indicating the cost of the renewal. Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to their account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://polbudapp.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://polbudapp.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Big Clock4 screens
StandBy Clocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big Clock at 68% against StandBy Clocks's 0%. Big Clock also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (717 vs 38). StandBy Clocks's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Big Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StandBy Clocks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StandBy Clocks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Clock has 717 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Big Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, StandBy Clocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Big Clock versus StandBy Clocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig ClockStandBy Clocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (717 ratings)4.4 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings717 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit VermaBud Copmany

Customer experience

Big Clock

All ratings700 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews486 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative22.4%

StandBy Clocks

All ratings38 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Big Clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widget not updating time correctly
  • Inconsistent time display between app and widget
  • Review pop-ups blocking clock functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to customize font, size, and appearance
  • Option to disable seconds display
  • Landscape mode support
  • More color/theme options
  • Ability to tap widget to access settings

StandBy Clocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Big Clock

One-time1
  • Big Clock Pro.$6.99
5 purchases

StandBy Clocks

Subscriptions5
  • Personalize Your Time!$4.997 Days
  • Personalize Your Time!$5.997 Days
  • Clocks Widget with Style3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • Personalize Your Time!3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Enhance Your Clock Aesthetic!$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Big Clock free?
Big Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StandBy Clocks free?
StandBy Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Big Clock or StandBy Clocks?
StandBy Clocks is rated higher. Big Clock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 717 ratings, while StandBy Clocks averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Big Clock or StandBy Clocks have ads?
Neither Big Clock nor StandBy Clocks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Clock or StandBy Clocks?
Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, and StandBy Clocks monthly. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on October 29, 2026 and StandBy Clocks on October 24, 2026.

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