Comparison

AOD Clock vs Smart Widget

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

Head to head
About

AOD Clock

Keep your phone's screen on with a stylish clock. Display the time, date, day, and battery percentage without unlocking your device. Customize themes, backgrounds, fonts, and add icons for a personalized look.

Highlights
  • Always-on display with clock
  • Shows date, day, and battery
  • Customizable clock themes
  • Background and font color options
  • Add icons to display
  • Alarm setting with snooze
Features
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Always on Display Clock: The Ultimate Utility Big Clock & Productivity Hub. Transform your iPhone into a powerful, hands-free utility tool. Whether you need a high-visibility nightstand clock for late-night time checks without touching your phone, or a practical AOD for your desk setup to track work sessions, our app provides a reliable and fluid experience. NEW IN 2026: Fully optimized for StandBy Mode and Live Activities. Track active timers and critical alarms with a single glance while your phone is charging or locked. HIGHLIGHT FEATURES • 25+ Premium Templates: Choose from Digital, Analog, and Neon styles designed specifically for maximum visibility and battery efficiency. • Clock with Wallpaper: Personalize your AOD setup with clean backgrounds or your own photos. • Home Screen Widgets: Add high-utility clock styles directly to your home screen for quick access. • Live Activities: Keep an eye on active timers and alarms in real-time right on your Lock Screen. • Floating Clock: Keep a movable clock overlay active while researching or using other apps. FULL CUSTOMIZATION • RGB Color Picker: Pick the perfect font color for low-light environments using our professional color disk. • Custom Quotes: Write a motivational sentence or daily reminder to display alongside the time. • Smart Alarms: A complete utility alarm suite with snooze, repeat, and custom tones to wake up on time. PREMIUM BENEFITS • Exclusive Themes: Access our highest-definition, professional clock wallpapers. • No Interruptions: Enjoy a completely ad-free, seamless experience. IDEAL FOR: • Nightstand Clock: Check the time in the dark without straining your eyes. • Desk Setup & Productivity: Keep a highly visible timer running while studying or working from home. • Charging Stand: Make the most of your MagSafe charger by turning your phone into a dedicated smart display. Keep your phone’s display functional and accessible. Download Always on Display Clock today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smart Widget

Personalize your device's standby, lock, and home screens with custom widgets, icon packs, wallpapers, clocks, and weather. Design unique themes or choose from hundreds of pre-made options for a truly one-of-a-kind look.

Highlights
  • Standby Mode Widgets
  • Custom Icon Packs
  • Personalized Wallpapers
  • Clock and Weather Widgets
  • Theme Designer
  • Hundreds of Themes
Features
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NightStand: StandBy Widget 17 allows you to set a personalized Widgets for Standby Mode. Your home screen will become a one-of-a-kind widget and theme include your own icon packs, wallpaper, clocks and weather. This exclusive feature is available on IOS 17 and later. This app is perfect for customizing and styling your screen. Super easy to setup It works for all devices and all you need is to update your iPhone to IOS 17+. Design your personal theme We offer you hundreds of themes which include an icon, background wallpaper, clocks,... You can choose one and directly apply your favorite into home screen design. But if you want to try some fun experience by releasing your creativity, please select and adjust the widget, theme and icon base on your own taste. Please note that the icon pack does not change your actual app icons. These are for a custom shortcut using the Shortcut App. Disclaimer We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We only developed and tested our app with these devices. - iPhone is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Premium Subscription Subscription starts from USD 3.99. - a 1-week subscription - a 1-year subscription with 3 days free trial - a 1-lifetime package • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms Privacy: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms If you have any feedback, do not hesitate to contact us at support@maplelabs.co

Screenshots

AOD Clock4 screens
Smart Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Widget at 67% against AOD Clock's 9%. Smart Widget also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AOD Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Widget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Widget has 882 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of AOD Clock's written reviews are positive against 67% of Smart Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AOD Clock ships an update every 2 months, Smart Widget every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AOD Clock versus Smart Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAOD ClockSmart Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (32 ratings)4.3 (882 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews66.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32882 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin GhoriMaple Labs Co., Ltd

Customer experience

AOD Clock

All ratings32 ratings
Positive34.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative53.1%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative84.8%

Smart Widget

All ratings881 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive66.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative23.3%

Bugs and requests

AOD Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Widget

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets not working as expected
  • Downloading issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free theme options
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better explanations and tutorials
  • Ability to fully customize without paying

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AOD Clock

Subscriptions3
  • Always on Display Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Always on Display Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Always on Display Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
7 purchases

Smart Widget

Subscriptions5
  • Premium$2.997 Days
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$6.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Premium$12.991 Year
  • Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is AOD Clock free?
AOD Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Widget free?
Smart Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AOD Clock or Smart Widget?
Smart Widget is rated higher. AOD Clock averages 2.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Smart Widget averages 4.3 from 882 ratings.
Do AOD Clock or Smart Widget have ads?
Both AOD Clock and Smart Widget show ads.
Which is updated more often, AOD Clock or Smart Widget?
AOD Clock ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Widget every 10 days. Most recently, AOD Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart Widget on November 3, 2026.

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