# Clock Widgets in Standby Mode vs Simple Clocks

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Clocks at 5.0 against Clock Widgets in Standby Mode's 4.2. Simple Clocks also leads on ads (none vs shown). Clock Widgets in Standby Mode's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock Widgets in Standby Mode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Clocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Widgets in Standby Mode has 141 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Widgets in Standby Mode | Simple Clocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widgets-in-standby-mode/id1556804550/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clocks-clock-widgets/id1569539644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [云云 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443085254) | [Joseph Vedda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569539886) |

## What reviewers say

### Clock Widgets in Standby Mode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widgets-in-standby-mode/id1556804550)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Simple Clocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clocks-clock-widgets/id1569539644)

Easily add customizable clock widgets to your device. Choose from 76 unique designs, with many available for free. Unlock additional premium widgets with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** 76 clock widgets, 32 free widgets, Pro version with 44 extra widgets, 12 and 24 hour formats, Intuitive UI, Small widget size support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Clocks Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock Widgets in Standby Mode free?

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

### Is Simple Clocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock Widgets in Standby Mode or Simple Clocks?

Simple Clocks is rated higher. Clock Widgets in Standby Mode averages 4.2 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Simple Clocks averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Clock Widgets in Standby Mode or Simple Clocks have ads?

Clock Widgets in Standby Mode shows ads; Simple Clocks does not.

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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.*