# Standby Me vs Clockinator Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Clockinator Pro at 5.0 against Standby Me's 4.0. Clockinator Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Standby Me's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Standby Me sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Clockinator Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clockinator Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Standby Me's written reviews are positive against 100% of Clockinator Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Standby Me | Clockinator Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-me/id6450000662/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockinator-pro-analog-clock/id6759574297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [成宝 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687015616) | [Plaid, Inc. (OR)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564182612) |

## What reviewers say

### Standby Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-me/id6450000662)

This app offers customizable clock faces and a Pomodoro timer, accessible as a widget. Choose from various styles like Classic, Flow, and Peach to personalize your device's standby screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable clock faces, Pomodoro timer, Widget functionality, Multiple clock styles (Classic, Flow, Peach), Upcoming clock face designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standby Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Standby Ultra | $1.99 | per year |


### Clockinator Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clockinator-pro-analog-clock/id6759574297)

Transform your device into a dynamic art gallery with animated clock faces created by artists worldwide. Discover new designs regularly, set visual alarms, and enjoy a constantly expanding collection of unique timepieces.

**Highlights:** Artist-created animated clock faces, Regularly added new designs, Seasonal and holiday collections, Build custom clock face lists, Scheduled clock face changes, Visual alarms and countdowns

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clock Face: Panels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Face: Gnome, White and Blue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Face: Bauhaus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Face: Cadence | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Face: Counting Sheep | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Face: Waffle Cone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Face: Boo Doodles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Face: Lariat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Face: Jimothy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Time Pass | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Standby Me free?

Standby Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clockinator Pro free?

Clockinator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Standby Me or Clockinator Pro?

Clockinator Pro is rated higher. Standby Me averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Clockinator Pro averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Standby Me or Clockinator Pro have ads?

Neither Standby Me nor Clockinator Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Standby Me or Clockinator Pro?

Standby Me ships an update every 2 weeks, and Clockinator Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Standby Me was updated on October 24, 2026 and Clockinator Pro on October 19, 2026.

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