Comparison

StandBy Clock vs Air Clock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StandBy Clock

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
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StandBy Clock — Make Your iPhone StandBy Screen Your Own Turn your charging iPhone into a bedside display that feels personal. Explore 240+ widget styles, including 125+ Premium designs, with flip clocks, GIF animations, photos, countdowns, calendars, battery displays and multi-time-zone layouts. Start with free designs, then unlock everything with weekly, annual or lifetime options. CLOCK WIDGETS • Analog Clock — Classic and modern faces with distinctive hands, markers and layouts. • Digital Clock — Bold, easy-to-read time displays made for desks and nightstands. • Calendar — See the date and day at a glance in a range of visual styles. • Single Time Zone — Focus on one city with rich, expressive layouts. • Dual Time Zone — Keep two cities visible for travel, remote work or someone far away. • Triple Time Zone — Follow three cities at once with flip boards, dashboards, neon styles and more. MORE THAN A CLOCK • Countdown — Count down to birthdays, anniversaries, trips and important moments. • Info Card — Put your own message or useful information on the StandBy screen. • Battery — Check the current charge level at a glance. • Photo Widget — Turn a favorite image into part of your bedside display. • GIF Widget — Add motion and personality with animated GIF designs. MAKE IT YOURS Customize colors, fonts, time formats, cities, labels, messages and photos. Save multiple named widgets for different moods and situations, then choose the design you want from the iOS widget picker. BUILT FOR iOS STANDBY StandBy Clock is designed for the landscape charging experience introduced in iOS 17. Place your iPhone on its side while charging to enter StandBy. Always-On Display is supported on compatible Pro iPhone models. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Choose a free or Premium design. 2. Customize it and save it with a name. 3. Add StandBy Clock from the widget picker. 4. Select your saved design and enjoy your new StandBy screen. FREE AND PREMIUM A selection of designs is free to use. Premium unlocks 125+ additional designs and the complete customization library. Choose the option that suits you: weekly, annual or lifetime access. Available products and local prices are shown in the app before purchase. Download StandBy Clock and make every charging moment look like yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Air Clock

Enhance your device with a visually stunning and ad-free clock experience. Customize themes, add dynamic photo displays, and utilize integrated widgets for time management. Includes a Pomodoro timer and auditory cues for productivity.

Highlights
  • Ad-free full-screen display
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Dynamic photo clock integration
  • Multiple widget types (clock, calendar, countdown)
  • Focus Pomodoro timer
  • Auditory and voice chimes
Features
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◆ Pure and Ad-Free A full-screen, immersive experience with zero ads—every tick of the second hand glides smoothly across the screen. Whether you're stealing a glance while working or lazily checking the time before bed, what you see is pure and uninterrupted. ◆ Time Gallery A customizable dynamic photo clock that lets memories from the past accompany the passing of the present. ◆ Your Personal Time Aesthetics Studio Over 60 custom themes and counting. Freely mix and match styles and colors—turn time display into a piece of art on your home screen. ◆ 20+ Fun Widgets to Meet All Your Needs From cute cat paw widgets to sleek transparent designs, whether you need a clock, calendar, countdown, or pixel art, everything integrates seamlessly into your main screen—making time management simple and intuitive. ◆ Focus Pomodoro Timer A powerful Pomodoro and multi-purpose timer perfect for work, study, fitness, cooking, and more. Plan precisely and balance focus with rest for optimal productivity. ◆ Beautiful Interface and Intuitive Interactions Say goodbye to dull designs. Every detail—from fonts and colors to animations and transitions—has been carefully crafted to make checking the time a visual pleasure. ◆ A Symphony for the Senses Choose from ticking sounds, Big Ben chimes, wood block taps, and more. Feel the rhythm of time in a whole new way. ◆ Real Voice Hourly Chime Elegant, real-human voice chimes help you stay aware of time even when you're busy. Let each hour pass with a gentle reminder, turning time into a thoughtful companion. Become an Air Clock member to unlock all premium features—enjoy a completely ad-free experience, free lifetime updates, and the feeling of time flowing effortlessly by your side, like air itself. Every moment deserves to be treated gently. With borderless design, Air Clock blends naturally into your life. We believe managing time shouldn’t be a race—it should be a graceful experience. Let us help you find that perfect balance between efficiency and elegance. Privacy Policy: https://airx.work/privacy.html User Agreement: https://airx.work/terms.html

Screenshots

StandBy Clock4 screens
Air Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Air Clock at 5.0 against StandBy Clock's 4.0. Air Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). StandBy Clock's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price 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. StandBy Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Air Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StandBy Clock ships an update every 6 days, Air Clock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StandBy Clock versus Air Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStandBy ClockAir Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer逸文 周志远 冯

Customer experience

StandBy Clock

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Air Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StandBy Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • StandBy Clock Lifetime$14.99
3 purchases

Air Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Membership$0.391 Month
  • Pro Annual Membership7 Days trial$2.001 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Membership$4.99

Questions

Is StandBy Clock free?
StandBy Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Clock free?
Air Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StandBy Clock or Air Clock?
Air Clock is rated higher. StandBy Clock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Air Clock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do StandBy Clock or Air Clock have ads?
StandBy Clock shows ads; Air Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, StandBy Clock or Air Clock?
StandBy Clock ships an update every 6 days, and Air Clock fortnightly. Most recently, StandBy Clock was updated on October 5, 2026 and Air Clock on October 11, 2026.

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