# StandBy Clock vs Time Zone Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StandBy Clock at 100% against Time Zone Clock's 57%. StandBy Clock also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Time Zone Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StandBy Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Time Zone Clock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Zone Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Zone Clock has 253 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of StandBy Clock's written reviews are positive against 57% of Time Zone Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StandBy Clock ships an update every 6 days, Time Zone Clock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy Clock | Time Zone Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379/reviews) | **[4.4 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-clock-gotime/id6450673915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **253** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [逸文 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484299344) | [Bushman, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/901998837) |

## What reviewers say

### StandBy Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379)

Transform your iPhone into a personalized bedside display with over 100 customizable widgets. Show time, calendar, battery, photos, and more. Simple to use, just choose, customize, and add to your StandBy screen.

**Highlights:** 100+ customizable widgets, Analog and digital clock options, Calendar and dual time zone display, Countdown timers for events, Photo and GIF widgets, Customizable theme colors and styles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro | $6.99 | per year |
| StandBy Clock Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Time Zone Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-clock-gotime/id6450673915)

Never miss a call or appointment due to time zone differences. This app helps you manage world clocks and set alarms accurately across different locations. It's designed for travelers, remote teams, and anyone needing to coordinate globally.

**Highlights:** Time zone alarms, iOS 26 AlarmKit integration, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, 12 & 24 hour clock display, Global city list management, Time slider for future viewing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount | $8.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Encore Annual 1 Month Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 👍 Great for aviation and amateur radio
- 👍 Helpful for truck drivers with time zones
- 👍 Clean and direct interface
- 👍 Good for understanding military time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription required for widgets
- 🐛 App is useless without payment
- 🐛 Paid app doesn't work
- 🐛 Subscription cancelled without request
- 🐛 In-app purchases not free

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not available after purchase
- App cancelled subscription without request
- In-app purchases alleged free but not
- Free lifetime purchase cancelled

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Widget should display more than one time zone
- Option to choose between 24-hour or 12-hour format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StandBy Clock free?

StandBy Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Zone Clock free?

Time Zone Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StandBy Clock or Time Zone Clock?

Time Zone Clock is rated higher. StandBy Clock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Time Zone Clock averages 4.4 from 253 ratings.

### Do StandBy Clock or Time Zone Clock have ads?

StandBy Clock shows ads; Time Zone Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, StandBy Clock or Time Zone Clock?

StandBy Clock ships an update every 6 days, and Time Zone Clock every 10 days. Most recently, StandBy Clock was updated on August 12, 2026 and Time Zone Clock on September 24, 2026.

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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.*