Comparison

Always On Display vs AlwaysOnClock

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

Head to head
About

Always On Display

Customize your device's lock screen with a variety of clock styles, including digital and analog options. Adjust colors, sizes, and add a second time zone for a personalized display. Optimize for OLED screens to minimize battery impact.

Highlights
  • Digital and analog clock display
  • Customizable clock size and colors
  • Second time zone support
  • Battery indicator ring
  • Screen dimming for bedside use
  • OLED optimization
Features
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This app allows you change the size of the clock, to have both a digital and analog clock displayed at the same time, a second time zone, to add colors inside the clock digits, and more. There is an emoji that you can change it's size on the screen. It has a battery indicator ring that changes color depending on the battery level and you can also change it's size. You can also make the screen really dim so that you can have it displayed by your bedside. Choosing dark colors and images ensures that the battery will not be greatly affected utilising OLED technology device panels found in later model iPhones. For changes or requests you can always contact us and we will try our best to implement it for you in the next update! *Disclaimer - This version of the will not display icons related to calls or messages within its screen. a href="https://www.freepik.com/vectors/background" Background vector created by starline - www.freepik.com a href="https://www.freepik.com/vectors/star" Star vector created by macrovector - www.freepik.com

About

AlwaysOnClock

Features
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AlwaysOn Clock: Your iPhone, Reimagined as a Timepiece. Forget the lock screen. Free your time. AlwaysOn Clock redefines how you use your iPhone. Engineered to stay active, this app disables auto-lock to provide an instant, permanent time display. Whether you are at your workstation, in a recording studio, or on your bedside table, the time is no longer a button-press away—it is simply there. Display Without Compromise Zero Locking: The screen stays active and vibrant as long as you need. Your iPhone becomes a dedicated, professional clock. Instant Glanceability: No need to touch the screen or raise the device. One glance is all it takes, even from across the room. Dynamic LED Signature: A ring of light pulses with every second, inspired by the high-precision clocks found in radio broadcast studios. Total Ambience Control: An ultra-responsive brightness slider allows you to shift from studio-grade clarity to a dim, non-distracting night glow in a single swipe. Declutter your space. A minimalist interface, 6 iconic font styles, and full color customization to match your professional or personal decor.

Screenshots

Always On Display4 screens
AlwaysOnClock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Always On Display at $2.99 against AlwaysOnClock's $7.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Always On Display costs $2.99 and AlwaysOnClock $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Always On Display versus AlwaysOnClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlways On DisplayAlwaysOnClock
Price$2.99 — better$7.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJim KandiasOlivier Mallet

In-app purchases

None

Always On Display

No in-app purchases

None

AlwaysOnClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Always On Display free?
Always On Display costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlwaysOnClock free?
AlwaysOnClock costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Always On Display or AlwaysOnClock have ads?
Neither Always On Display nor AlwaysOnClock shows ads.

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