# StandBy Clock vs Small Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Small Clock at 5.0 against StandBy Clock's 4.0. Small Clock also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). StandBy Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, 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 Small Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Small Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StandBy Clock has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StandBy Clock ships an update every 6 days, Small Clock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy Clock | Small Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-clock-beautiful-clock/id6453887726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [逸文 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484299344) | [凡宇 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620283788) |

## 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 |


### Small Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-clock-beautiful-clock/id6453887726)

This app transforms your phone into a stylish, full-screen clock with a unique page-flipping animation. Customize themes, backgrounds, and alarm settings to match your style and stay on time.

**Highlights:** Full-screen clock display, Automatic page-turning animation, Customizable themes and backgrounds, Adjustable page-turning speed, Alarm clock functionality, Date and weather display options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| permanently remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StandBy Clock free?

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

### Is Small Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StandBy Clock or Small Clock?

Small Clock is rated higher. StandBy Clock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Small Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StandBy Clock or Small Clock have ads?

Both StandBy Clock and Small Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StandBy Clock or Small Clock?

StandBy Clock ships an update every 6 days, and Small Clock every 3 months. Most recently, StandBy Clock was updated on October 5, 2026 and Small Clock on October 9, 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.*