# When vs StandBy Clock

The clearest difference is rating: When at 4.7 against StandBy Clock's 4.0. When also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (28 vs 6). StandBy Clock's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StandBy Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. When asks for nothing beyond the download.

When holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of When'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.

When ships an update weekly, StandBy Clock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | When | StandBy Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 73 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [磊 岑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102462338) | [逸文 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484299344) |

## What reviewers say

### When

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158)

This app offers a minimalist flip clock experience with customizable widgets. It features a full-screen display with classic page-turning animations and adjustable brightness. Personalize your time display with options for seconds, date, and week.

**Highlights:** Full-screen classic flip animation, Minimalist design style, Customizable time display (seconds, date, week), 12/24 hour mode switching, Adjustable screen brightness, Multiple widget options (Flip Clock, Digital Clock, Calendar, Progress Bar, Disc Clock)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 When free?

When is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StandBy Clock free?

StandBy Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, When or StandBy Clock?

When is rated higher. When averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while StandBy Clock averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do When or StandBy Clock have ads?

Both When and StandBy Clock show ads.

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

When ships an update weekly, and StandBy Clock every 6 days. Most recently, When was updated on October 14, 2026 and StandBy Clock on October 5, 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.*