Comparison

Clock Pocket 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

Clock Pocket

This app offers a creative and visually appealing way to display time with numerous customizable themes and practical tools. It includes widgets, a picture-in-picture feature, and a clean, ad-free interface. The app is designed for iOS 17's StandBy mode.

Highlights
  • 20+ customizable time themes
  • Habit Challenge, Stopwatch, Countdown, Floating Milliseconds
  • Nearly 100 matching widgets
  • Picture in Picture functionality
  • Ad-free interface
  • iOS 17 StandBy mode support
Features
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"Pocket Clock" is a practical and fun application designed to display time in a unique and creative way, catering to users' diverse time-telling needs. Perfectly adapted for iOS 17 Staying up-to-date with the latest iOS system, we prioritize your experience on the new system and devices, allowing you to experience the perfect performance of Pocket Clock on StandBy at the earliest opportunity! ● Carefully designed multiple time themes There are 20 distinctly styled time themes, each with rich color schemes, creatively showcasing the beauty of time. Moreover, each clock comes with feature-rich personalization settings to meet all your time-related imaginations! ● Practical and aesthetically pleasing time tools With 4 exquisite time tools - Habit Challenge, Stopwatch, Countdown, and Floating Milliseconds - we've struck the perfect balance between visual enjoyment and practical functionality! Furthermore, each tool offers a variety of color options. ● A staggering number of exquisite widgets Nearly a hundred widgets that perfectly match the clock themes. They not only provide various combinations of images, time, calendars, and more in terms of functionality but also implement dynamic displays for a unique look on your phone's desktop! ● Nimble and user-friendly Picture in Picture Whether it's the numerous time themes or the astonishing Floating Milliseconds, we've expanded the usage scenarios of the entire time tool with the nimble and concise Picture in Picture feature, covering your unique time and tool requirements! ● Clean and tidy page design No ads, no ads, no ads! A clean and streamlined interface ensures a silky-smooth experience from start to finish! ● Continuous updates Such a wealth of themes and features is not our final destination! We will discover more possibilities for time themes and explore more entry points for iOS system regarding time. Of course, we also welcome your proactive contact through the following channels to express your expected time features. Time is not just numbers, and time is not just hands. Here, we discover more possibilities of time and fully showcase the beauty of time. Sales Method Explanation Subscription Service: 1 month (continuous monthly product) auto-renewing membership Early Bird Membership: Get all the features of Pocket Clock at an extremely favorable price Lifetime Membership: Get all the features of Pocket Clock We recommend choosing the Early Bird Membership, which is only available for a "limited time" during the product's initial launch phase. Purchase within the specified period to enjoy the lifetime price, with excellent value for money this method will no longer be available after expiration Payment Method Explanation · After you select the sales method and confirm the payment, the system will charge the corresponding fee from your iTunes account according to your chosen method and price. · If you choose the subscription membership method, the system will automatically renew after your subscription period ends. Contact Us Xiaohongshu: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/6424320d0000000012011962 Weibo: https://m.weibo.cn/u/7646937792 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pocketclock9/ Privacy Policy: https://www.xunshanapp.cn/privacy_en.html User Agreement: https://www.xunshanapp.cn/useragreement_en.html

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

Clock Pocket4 screens
StandBy Clocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clock Pocket at 78% against StandBy Clocks's 0%. Clock Pocket also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). StandBy Clocks's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 Pocket sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and StandBy Clocks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StandBy Clocks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Clock Pocket's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clock Pocket ships an update fortnightly, StandBy Clocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clock Pocket versus StandBy Clocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClock PocketStandBy Clocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (42 ratings)4.4 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better38
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size328 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer正峰 蒋Bud Copmany

Customer experience

Clock Pocket

All ratings42 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative19.5%

StandBy Clocks

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Clock Pocket

Subscriptions2
  • Month Member$0.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Early Bird Membership$4.99
  • Lifetime Membership$4.99
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 Clock Pocket free?
Clock Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StandBy Clocks free?
StandBy Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clock Pocket or StandBy Clocks?
StandBy Clocks is rated higher. Clock Pocket averages 4.1 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while StandBy Clocks averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Clock Pocket or StandBy Clocks have ads?
Neither Clock Pocket nor StandBy Clocks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clock Pocket or StandBy Clocks?
Clock Pocket ships an update fortnightly, and StandBy Clocks monthly. Most recently, Clock Pocket was updated on November 7, 2026 and StandBy Clocks on November 3, 2026.

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