CasCon vs StandBy Widget & Always On
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CasCon
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Companion mobile application for Brace Embedded - https://github.com/bitsii/beEmb#readme - an esp8266 firmware for building internet of things applications. This application provisions a device built with Brace Embedded to a defined Wifi network, optionally configures an MQTT connection for Home Assistant integration, and allows control of configured LED/Pin configurations for switches and lights (with more to come).
StandBy Widget & Always On
Enhance your device's display with elegant clock widgets and a sophisticated standby mode. Easily customize time displays with legible numerals and soft animations, perfect for any setting.
- StandBy widget support
- Home screen widget support
- User-friendly interface
- Soft animations
- Customizable time displays
- Landscape and portrait orientation
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StandBy - Clock & Display StandBy transforms your iPhone or iPad into a refined clock display, purpose-built for charging docks and always-on setups. Whether on your desk, nightstand, or countertop, it keeps time looking sharp from across the room. Choose between a clean digital clock or a classic analog face. Large, high-contrast numerals stay legible at a distance, and the display adapts gracefully to both portrait and landscape orientations. Personalize every detail to match your environment. Pick from dozens of themes — flat or gradient — each carefully crafted with its own color palette and typeface. Free themes get you started immediately; premium unlocks the full collection. You can also build your own look with a custom font, font size, and any colors you choose, then save it as a preset to switch back to anytime. The secondary row puts useful information right beneath the time: live weather conditions, battery level, both at once, or nothing at all. Animated backgrounds add depth for those who want more visual interest. StandBy also includes a home screen widget and a StandBy mode widget, so the experience extends beyond the app itself. Features - Digital and analog clock styles - 12-hour and 24-hour format - Seconds display toggle - Date display toggle - Weather, battery, or combined secondary row - Animated backgrounds - 8 free themes, 70+ premium themes (flat and gradient) - Custom color, font, and font size - Saveable and loadable presets - StandBy widget support - Home screen widget support - Portrait and landscape orientation - Screen stays on while in use Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yDrZMeR5Cidf-RH8I3UB716GLMVS89r8RjYqQJAoXVc/edit?usp=sharing Terms and Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1URFYc55rRZAn1cDHaEeU4w9uYzU_vBL4G9SxuRpRORQ/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CasCon at none against StandBy Widget & Always On's 2. CasCon also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 32 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. StandBy Widget & Always On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CasCon asks for nothing beyond the download.
CasCon ships an update every 3 weeks, StandBy Widget & Always On every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CasCon | StandBy Widget & Always On |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (132 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 132 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 32 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Craig Welch | Bulent Hanci |
In-app purchases
CasCon
No in-app purchases
StandBy Widget & Always On
- StandBy Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- StandBy LifeTime$9.99
Questions
Is CasCon free?
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