Comparison

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode vs Clock Widget with Seconds Live

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

Head to head

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode

Lock screen time with seconds

Free

🎨 Graphics & Design

★ 4.2141 ratingsView app →

Clock Widget with Seconds Live

World Time Zones & Calendar

Free

🎨 Graphics & Design

★ 4.444 ratingsView app →

About

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode

Display a real-time digital clock on your mobile device's desktop and lock screen. This app offers second-by-second updates, multiple theme styles, and an hourly chime with a human voice. It can show the time on your home screen, lock screen, dynamic island, and standby screen.

Highlights

Real-time digital clock display
Second-by-second updates
Multiple theme styles
Hourly chime with human voice
Home screen, lock screen, dynamic island, standby screen display

Features

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Standby Clock Widgets, a digital clock dynamically displayed on the mobile phone desktop in real time, supporting updates every second. - Beautiful home screen digital clock display - Support seconds display and real-time refresh - Multiple theme styles - Hourly chime:Real human voice tells the time on the hour - Show time on home screen, Lock Screen, dynamic island, standby screen.

About

Clock Widget with Seconds Live

Enhance your device's home screen and standby mode with a wide array of stylish and realistic clock widgets. Choose from diverse designs like flip clocks and Nixie tubes, and customize time zones for global connectivity. Unlock premium features for an ad-free experience.

Highlights

Home screen and standby widgets
Full-screen clock mode
Customizable time zones
Variety of clock styles (Flip, Digital, Nixie)
Calendar integration
Realistic clock designs

Features

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Clock Widget - the app with the most detailed and stylish clocks for your home screen and standby mode! Choose the desired widget style from our catalog. The clocks look like real ones! Key Features: - Widgets for Home Screen & Standby Mode: Add stylish widgets to your home screen or use them in standby mode for a sleek look. - Full-Screen Clock Mode: Enjoy immersive full-screen clocks with stunning designs, including Nixie tubes, Digital displays, and Flip clocks. - Customizable Time Zones: Easily switch between time zones to stay connected with the world. Wide Variety of Styles: - Flip clocks; - Digital clocks; - Old School clocks; - Clocks with calendar; - And the most trending widgets! Easy installation: Activate the clock in the app and add a widget to your home screen or standby mode wherever you want! The app is completely free with a transparent demo badge on active widgets. Unlock Premium to remove the demo badge and access exclusive features. Why Choose Clock Widget? - Realistic Designs: Our clocks look and feel like real ones, adding elegance to your device. - Versatility: From home screen widgets to full-screen modes, we’ve got you covered. - Personalization: Customize your experience with a wide range of styles and time zone options. - Download Clock Widget now and transform your home screen and standby mode with the most stylish clocks! Privacy policy: http://vlabor-apps.com.com/privacy-policy-wc.html Terms of use: http://vlabor-apps.com/terms-of-use-wc.html

Screenshots

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode4 screens

Clock Widget with Seconds Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Clock Widget with Seconds Live at none against Clock Widgets in Standby Mode's shown. Clock Widgets in Standby Mode's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 24%) and ratings volume (141 vs 44). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Clock Widgets in Standby Mode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Clock Widget with Seconds Live sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clock Widget with Seconds Live holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Clock Widgets in Standby Mode's written reviews are positive against 24% of Clock Widget with Seconds Live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode ships an update every 2 months, Clock Widget with Seconds Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode versus Clock Widget with Seconds Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Clock Widgets in Standby Mode	Clock Widget with Seconds Live
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.2 (141 ratings)	4.4 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	43.5% of reviews — better	24.1% of reviews
Number of ratings	141 — better	44
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Monthly — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	58 MB	64 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	云云唐	Barys Bandarenko

Customer experience

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode

All ratings141 ratings

Positive79.4%

Neutral3.5%

Negative17.0%

Written reviews46 reviews

Positive43.5%

Neutral21.7%

Negative34.8%

Clock Widget with Seconds Live

All ratings42 ratings

Positive88.1%

Neutral4.8%

Negative7.1%

Written reviews87 reviews

Positive24.1%

Neutral10.3%

Negative65.5%

User reviews

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode

From 141 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Simple and practical
👍 Good price for pro
👍 Digital clock with seconds
👍 Visually appealing
👍 Customizable options

Room to improve

🐛 App not working on standby
🐛 Deceptive description
🐛 Lacking features in pro
🐛 Limited customization options
🐛 Typo on home screen

Clock Widget with Seconds Live

From 44 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Aesthetically pleasing UI design
👁️ Large, easy-to-read lettering
🎨 Multiple clock face options available
📅 Displays date and day of week
⚙️ Customizable widget backgrounds

Room to improve

🐛 Widget freezes and stops updating time
⏰ Time display lags behind actual time
🔄 Requires manual refresh to show current time
🎨 Background changes don't apply to widget
💰 Expensive pricing ($9.99-$18 for basic features)

Bugs and requests

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode

Reported bugs

12 issues

App not working on standby
Contradictory time announcement (e.g., 6 AM/PM)
App not working on some phones
Lock screen widget display issues (iOS 18)
Time display too small on lock screen

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Seconds not showing after iOS 16 update
Custom images disappear or don't reflect
Paid version clock stops periodically
Custom clock settings revert to default
Minute counter change delayed by one second
Typo on home screen
Display shows only minutes and seconds at midnight

Requested features

13 requests

Add font customization options
More color selection variety (slide, RGB)
More date styles below time
More variety of styles for pro version
Add male voice options for time announcement

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Adjustable speech speed (fast/slow)
Option to change time from 24-hour to 12-hour format
Add alarm function
Add timer function
Expand clock models (round, count-down, calendar display)
Remove 'Clock Widget' text
Option to display battery percentage
Add 12-hour time with PM/AM indicator

Clock Widget with Seconds Live

Reported bugs

11 issues

Widget freezes periodically and stops updating
Time doesn't update unless app is opened
Widget displays incorrect or delayed time
Background customization doesn't persist on widget
Widget won't appear on home screen

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Blank widget display after updates
Calendar display broken in latest update
Demo badge reappears after paid removal
Widget preview doesn't match actual display
App crashes on certain iOS versions
Time zone display not functioning

Requested features

10 requests

Add seconds display to home screen widget
Time zone selection and support
Ability to use custom photos as backgrounds
Font and color customization options
Analog clock face options

Show 5 more

Transparent background support
Gallery to save favorite backgrounds
24-hour time format toggle
Better widget positioning controls
Flip clock animation feature

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode

One-time1

Professional Version$0.99

1 purchases

Clock Widget with Seconds Live

One-time1

Lifetime Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Clock Widgets in Standby Mode free?

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Clock Widget with Seconds Live free?

Clock Widget with Seconds Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, Clock Widgets in Standby Mode or Clock Widget with Seconds Live?

Clock Widget with Seconds Live is rated higher. Clock Widgets in Standby Mode averages 4.2 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Clock Widget with Seconds Live averages 4.4 from 44 ratings.

Do Clock Widgets in Standby Mode or Clock Widget with Seconds Live have ads?

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode shows ads; Clock Widget with Seconds Live does not.

Which is updated more often, Clock Widgets in Standby Mode or Clock Widget with Seconds Live?

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode ships an update every 2 months, and Clock Widget with Seconds Live monthly. Most recently, Clock Widgets in Standby Mode was updated on October 22, 2026 and Clock Widget with Seconds Live on October 24, 2026.