# McClockface vs StandBy Widget & Always On

McClockface and StandBy Widget & Always On both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of McClockface's written reviews are positive against 17% of StandBy Widget & Always On's. McClockface also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 32 months). StandBy Widget & Always On's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. McClockface sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days and StandBy Widget & Always On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for McClockface against 4.6 for StandBy Widget & Always On. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 357 and 133 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of McClockface's written reviews are positive against 17% of StandBy Widget & Always On's.

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, StandBy Widget & Always On every 32 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | McClockface | StandBy Widget & Always On |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (357 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcclockface-flip-clock/id1544343485/reviews) | **[4.6 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widget-and-always-on/id6468937352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **357** | 133 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Steppenbeck](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441827586) | [Bulent Hanci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643906766) |

## What reviewers say

### McClockface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcclockface-flip-clock/id1544343485)

Enhance your device's display with a variety of customizable timepiece widgets. Choose from playful retro flip clock designs, progress indicators, and interactive stopwatch widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy mode.

**Highlights:** Customizable timepiece widgets, Retro flip clock display, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, StandBy mode widgets, Interactive stopwatch widgets, Alternate app icons

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| McClockface Plus | $1.00 | per 7 days |
| McClockface Plus | $3.00 | per month |
| McClockface Plus | $12.00 | per year |
| Snack Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Sized Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie Sized Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| McClockface Plus (Lifetime) | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and visually stunning widget designs
- 👍 Highly customizable clock faces and widgets
- 🌈 Wide variety of widget styles to choose from
- ⚡ Smooth animations and polished UI
- 💬 Responsive and communicative developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for widget access
- 🔄 Widget time display doesn't update properly
- 🐛 Widgets freeze or show incorrect time
- 🔒 Misleading about free widget availability
- 📍 Limited city options in location list

**Reported bugs**

- Widget displays incorrect or outdated time unless app is opened
- Widget freezes and stops updating time
- Widget shows blank or black screen
- Widget locked despite having Plus version subscription
- Time accuracy issues (8-10 minutes behind real time)

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove date or annual progress percentage
- Customizable date/time format options
- Option to start weekdays with Monday instead of Sunday
- Smaller quarter-size widget option
- Transparent widget backgrounds


### StandBy Widget & Always On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-widget-and-always-on/id6468937352)

Enhance your device's display with elegant clock widgets and a sophisticated standby mode. Easily customize time displays with legible numerals and soft animations, perfect for any setting.

**Highlights:** StandBy widget support, Home screen widget support, User-friendly interface, Soft animations, Customizable time displays, Landscape and portrait orientation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandBy Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StandBy LifeTime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is McClockface free?

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

### Is StandBy Widget & Always On free?

StandBy Widget & Always On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, McClockface or StandBy Widget & Always On?

StandBy Widget & Always On is rated higher. McClockface averages 4.5 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while StandBy Widget & Always On averages 4.6 from 133 ratings.

### Do McClockface or StandBy Widget & Always On have ads?

Neither McClockface nor StandBy Widget & Always On shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, McClockface or StandBy Widget & Always On?

McClockface ships an update every 3 weeks, and StandBy Widget & Always On every 32 months. Most recently, McClockface was updated on November 3, 2026 and StandBy Widget & Always On on November 3, 2026.

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