# StandBy Clock vs Clock Widget Creator

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

Clock Widget Creator 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, Clock Widget Creator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandBy Clock | Clock Widget Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/clock-widget-creator/id6751095006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [逸文 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484299344) | [Remi Herbiet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493980634) |

## 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 Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-creator/id6751095006)

Design and personalize modern clock widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Choose from various styles like analog, digital, LCD, and flip clocks, and customize colors, time formats, and time zones. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads.

**Highlights:** Design custom clock widgets, Modern clock face collection, Customize colors and time format, Set preferred time zone, Home Screen and Lock Screen support, Pro features unlock full library and sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Clock Widget Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Clock Widget Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StandBy Clock free?

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

### Is Clock Widget Creator free?

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

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

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

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

StandBy Clock shows ads; Clock Widget Creator does not.

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

StandBy Clock ships an update every 6 days, and Clock Widget Creator monthly. Most recently, StandBy Clock was updated on October 5, 2026 and Clock Widget Creator on October 7, 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.*