# StandBy Clock vs Clock Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StandBy Clock at 100% against Clock Widget's 57%. StandBy Clock also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Clock Widget's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (49 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Clock Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clock Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Widget has 49 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 Clock Widget'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, Clock Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy Clock | Clock Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clock-custom-widgets/id6450166379/reviews) | **[4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-ultra-hd-time/id6479944667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 23 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [逸文 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484299344) | [旭 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/509045850) |

## 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 |


### Clock Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-ultra-hd-time/id6479944667)

Enhance your home screen with customizable clock widgets. Display current time, countdowns to special events, and a monthly calendar. Personalize backgrounds with photos, choose text colors, and add motivational quotes for a stylish and functional display.

**Highlights:** Flip clock display, Event countdowns, Monthly calendar view, Custom photo backgrounds, Adjustable text colors, Inspirational quotes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StandBy Clock free?

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

### Is Clock Widget free?

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

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

Clock Widget is rated higher. StandBy Clock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Clock Widget averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

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

Both StandBy Clock and Clock Widget show ads.

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

StandBy Clock ships an update every 6 days, and Clock Widget fortnightly. Most recently, StandBy Clock was updated on October 5, 2026 and Clock Widget on October 12, 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.*