Comparison

Digital 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

Digital Clock

This app provides a clear and attractive LED digital clock display. It's ideal for use on a nightstand or desk, offering customizable options for time format and visibility of weekdays and dates.

Highlights
  • Beautiful LED digital display
  • 12/24 hour mode switching
  • Show/hide weekdays
  • Show/hide date
Features
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Digital Clock turns your iPhone, iPad, and Mac into a crisp retro LED display — the glow of a classic bedside or desk clock, right on your screen. Prop it up on your nightstand, desk, or home-office shelf and read the time at a glance, day or night. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Choose from several LED and LCD display styles • Show the time in 12- or 24-hour format, with optional seconds, weekday, and date • Add a blinking colon for that authentic digital-clock feel • Keep it in portrait or landscape, or lock it to the orientation you prefer • Dim the screen with a swipe for a gentle, glare-free glow at night • The display stays awake, so the clock is always there when you glance over TIMER & ALARMS • Set alarms to wake up or stay on schedule • Countdown timer, stopwatch, and a Pomodoro mode with work and break intervals • Pick your own alarm sound WIDGETS • Add Digital Clock to your Home Screen and Lock Screen DIGITAL CLOCK PRO Make it truly yours with a one-time upgrade: • Set custom digit and background colors • Use your own photo as the background • See the track currently playing in the Music app • Display any time zone in the world However you like to keep time — a stylish desk clock, a calm bedside companion, or a focus timer for work — Digital Clock has you covered.

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

Digital Clock3 screens
StandBy Clocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Digital Clock and StandBy Clocks both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Digital Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's. Digital Clock also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 38). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Digital 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Digital Clock against 4.4 for StandBy Clocks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Clock has 1.3K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Digital Clock's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digital Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, StandBy Clocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Digital Clock versus StandBy Clocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital ClockStandBy Clocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings)4.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better38
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdBud Copmany

Customer experience

Digital Clock

All ratings1,301 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative41.3%

StandBy Clocks

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

Bugs and requests

Digital Clock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Time display issues
  • Widget only shows military time
  • Inconsistent behavior with background images

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add alarm functionality
  • Improve widget customization options
  • Allow changing time format (12-hour vs. 24-hour)
  • Introduce more free customization options
  • Add weather information display

StandBy Clocks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Digital Clock

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$2.99
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 Digital Clock free?
Digital 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, Digital Clock or StandBy Clocks?
Digital Clock and StandBy Clocks are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 38 ratings respectively.
Do Digital Clock or StandBy Clocks have ads?
Neither Digital Clock nor StandBy Clocks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digital Clock or StandBy Clocks?
Digital Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and StandBy Clocks monthly. Most recently, Digital Clock was updated on October 22, 2026 and StandBy Clocks on October 15, 2026.

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