# Clock Widget vs StandBy Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StandBy Clock at 100% against Clock Widget's 19%. StandBy Clock also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). Clock Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

Clock Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Widget has 1.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Clock Widget'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.

Clock Widget ships an update daily, StandBy Clock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Widget | StandBy Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-custom-clock-app/id1532629126/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 18.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 98 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561934122) | [逸文 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484299344) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-custom-clock-app/id1532629126)

Create highly personalized digital clock widgets for your home screen with various layouts, background options, and text colors. Customize your clock to match your style and enhance your device's appearance.

**Highlights:** Customizable digital clock widgets, Multiple widget sizes, Use personal photos as background, Diverse layout and color options, Date output in local language

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Clock Widget | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Clock Widget | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Clock Widget | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app, no watermark
- 👍 Decent clock widget

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Time doesn't update properly
- 🐛 Stuck in 24-hour time format
- 💰 Expensive, must pay for customization
- 🤔 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Time freezes and doesn't update
- Widget sizes limited despite showing more
- Time zone and location settings don't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add 12-hour time format option
- Improve time synchronization
- Expand customization options


### 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 Clock Widget free?

Clock Widget 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, Clock Widget or StandBy Clock?

Clock Widget is rated higher. Clock Widget averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while StandBy Clock averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Clock Widget or StandBy Clock have ads?

StandBy Clock shows ads; Clock Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clock Widget or StandBy Clock?

Clock Widget ships an update daily, and StandBy Clock every 6 days. Most recently, Clock Widget was updated on September 24, 2026 and StandBy Clock on August 12, 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.*