# Big Clock vs StandBy Clocks

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Clock | StandBy Clocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (717 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377/reviews) | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clocks-date-and-time/id6469806795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **717** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [Bud Copmany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642519244) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Clock Pro. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great clock for nightstand or widget
- 👍 Stylish and complements iOS 26
- 👍 Useful seconds display
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Good for presentations and visibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget doesn't handle daylight saving changes
- 🐛 Widget doesn't always display time correctly
- 🐛 Constant review pop-ups blocking the clock
- 🐛 Occasional time freezing or display issues
- 🔋 Clock goes to sleep when phone does

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clocks-date-and-time/id6469806795)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personalize Your Time! | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalize Your Time! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Clocks Widget with Style | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalize Your Time! | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Enhance Your Clock Aesthetic! | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*