Comparison

Clockinator vs StandBy Clocks

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

Head to head
About

Clockinator

Transform your time-telling experience with a visually engaging and customizable clock. Choose from numerous faces and color palettes to make seeing the time a spectacle. Full-screen numbers and an optional seconds crawler ensure clarity at a glance.

Highlights
  • Multiple clock faces
  • Endless color combinations
  • Full-screen number display
  • Optional seconds crawler
  • Intuitive swipe gestures
  • Easy settings access
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Seeing the time shouldn’t be boring. Make it a spectacle with Clockinator! Multiple faces and seemingly endless color combinations always make the time entertaining. Full-screen numbers are the main characters, with an optional seconds crawler that marches across the bottom of the screen. It's always easy at a glance to tell what time it is and where you are in this minute. Swipe right and left to change the style and colors of Clockinator's face. Swipe up and down to show or hide the seconds. Tap once to show more settings and help. Everything is at your fingertips.

About

StandBy Clocks

Transform your device into a stylish desk clock with customizable widgets. Personalize digital and analog clocks, add dates, reminders, and more to match your environment. Features a built-in editor, night mode, and smooth animations for a functional and individual display.

Highlights
  • Customizable digital and analog clocks
  • Date, calendar, and reminder widgets
  • Personalized appearance (color, background, font)
  • Built-in editor for quick adjustments
  • Night mode for low-light viewing
  • Smooth animations and clear information display
Features
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Clocks for Standby transforms your device’s screen into a stylish desk clock with useful widgets. The app supports customizable digital and analog clocks, as well as additional elements such as date, calendar, reminders, and other information blocks. You can personalize the appearance by choosing a design style, changing text color, background, and font so that widgets match your environment and personal preferences. The built-in editor allows you to quickly and easily adjust the design, switch between themes, and adapt the screen for different scenarios — from your work desk to your bedside table. A night mode is included for comfortable viewing in low-light conditions. App Benefits: – wide selection of stylish design templates – quick setup without unnecessary steps – flexible personalization of all interface elements – smooth animation and clear information display – optimized performance without overloading the system – stability and fast response time – design that fits any interior The app is aimed at those who value visual order, functionality, and individuality in details. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The app offers a subscription plan that provides unlimited access to all widgets. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, indicating the cost of the renewal. Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to their account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://polbudapp.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://polbudapp.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Clockinator4 screens
StandBy Clocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clockinator at 100% against StandBy Clocks's 0%. Clockinator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. StandBy Clocks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Clockinator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clockinator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Clockinator's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clockinator ships an update every 6 weeks, StandBy Clocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Clockinator versus StandBy Clocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockinatorStandBy Clocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better4.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1638 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaid, Inc. (OR)Bud Copmany

Customer experience

Clockinator

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StandBy Clocks

All ratings38 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clockinator

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

StandBy Clocks

Subscriptions5
  • Personalize Your Time!$4.997 Days
  • Personalize Your Time!$5.997 Days
  • Clocks Widget with Style3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Personalize Your Time!3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Enhance Your Clock Aesthetic!$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Clockinator free?
Clockinator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StandBy Clocks free?
StandBy Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clockinator or StandBy Clocks?
Clockinator is rated higher. Clockinator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while StandBy Clocks averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Clockinator or StandBy Clocks have ads?
Neither Clockinator nor StandBy Clocks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clockinator or StandBy Clocks?
Clockinator ships an update every 6 weeks, and StandBy Clocks monthly. Most recently, Clockinator was updated on October 20, 2026 and StandBy Clocks on October 15, 2026.

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