X Clock vs Always On
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X Clock
This app offers a minimalist clock display with customizable themes and widgets. It includes features like timers, reminders, and a focus clock to enhance productivity during study or work sessions. Personalize your device with its transparent widget effects.
- 14 colorful themes
- Rich widgets with transparent effects
- Countdown and reminder functionality
- Focus clock for productivity
- Multiple widget support
- New clock styles and widgets
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X Clock is a lightweight clock application that displays the time in a concise way and accompanies your study, work and study. - 14 colorful themes, more will be added in the future. - Rich widgets, support transparent effects, can beautify your desktop and create a personalized desktop. - Multiple widgets, support countdown, countdown, reminder, focus clock. Recent Updates: - Two new clock styles and widgets have been added: Cheering Duck and Childlike
Always On
A minimalist desktop clock widget offering a full-screen, always-on live time display. It ensures you're constantly aware of the time, perfect for managing tasks or relaxing. Stay connected to every second of your day with this visually appealing tool.
- Full-screen live time display
- Always-on functionality
- Minimalist design
- Visually appealing interface
- Task management tool
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"Always On - Time Clock Widgets" is a sleek, minimalist desktop clock widget that keeps you always in sync with time. Designed to be fully functional and visually appealing, it offers an uninterrupted, full-screen live time display that ensures you're always aware of the time at a glance. The app’s always-on feature means it’s always running, making it the perfect tool for both work and relaxation. Whether you're managing tasks or taking breaks, this clock keeps you connected to every second of your day. Never miss a moment with "Always On - Time Clock Widgets" — time that’s always with you. Select a subscription plan: $1.99 for a week $19.99 for lifetime • Upon confirmation, payment is charged to your iTunes Account. • The subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current period ends. • Your account will be charged the renewal fee 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchasing. • If applicable, any remaining time on a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Term Of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/1ae3e3f6-8f1e-4b09-a4f6-c36b3cc7329f Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/b98954f8-4fef-46dd-8581-4e0958e5ab37
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: X Clock at free with in-app purchases against Always On's subscription. X Clock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Always On's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. X Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Always On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
X Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Always On has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
X Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, Always On every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | X Clock | Always On |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晓伟 庄 | Kezia Fransiska Hutapea |
Customer experience
X Clock
Always On
In-app purchases
X Clock
- XClock Permanent Premium$0.99
Always On
- Always On Pro Week$1.997 Days
- Always On Lifetime$19.99









