Comparison

Clock Widget+ vs Always On

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

Head to head
About

Clock Widget+

Transform your home screen with customizable clock widgets. Choose from diverse styles, dynamic themes, and color palettes to match your aesthetic. Add weather, calendars, and photos for a personalized touch.

Highlights
  • 30+ clock face templates
  • 3D weather icons and live complications
  • Digital, analog, calendar, and photo clocks
  • Dynamic and gradient backgrounds
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Timezone support
  • CWF file sharing for designs
Features
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Transform your home screen with the ultimate Clock Widget Gallery app! Easily create stunning, customizable clock widgets in various colors and styles. From sleek minimalist aesthetics to retro and vibrant themes, personalize your device with powerful timepieces, world clocks, built-in alarms, and timers right at your fingertips. Simple to use, beautifully designed, and deeply customizable—enhance your home screen in seconds! KEY FEATURES: - 40+ face templates including World Time, Station, Paper Calendar, World Desk, Atmosphere, Aurora, Terminal, and more - World Time 3.0: 24-hour dial, 3D interactive daylight globe, and 5-minute timeline scrubber across 900+ cities - Widget Tap Actions: launch apps, run Apple Shortcuts, or open website URLs directly from your widgets - Solid & Glass finishes: blend seamlessly into your wallpaper with translucent glass and solid materials - Built-in Alarm & Timer: wake up to tactile puzzle games and track live countdowns - 3D weather icons and live weather complications - Digital clocks, analog clocks, flip clocks, calendars, and photo faces - Dynamic, minimalist, retro, and gradient backgrounds - Fully customizable fonts, colors, hands, and complication layouts - CWF file sharing — seamlessly export and import custom clock designs - Liquid Glass design support for modern iOS styling ================================= Payment Payments are not managed directly by Clock Widget+ but through Apple App Store. If you would like a refund for the app PREMIUM version, it should be managed directly through the App Store process provided by Apple (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084). If you purchase Clock Widget+ Premium, the payment will be charged to your iTunes account. If you purchase a weekly, monthly or annual subscription, your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. After a cancellation of the subscription to Clock Widget+ Premium, you will lose access to the content and features that was unlocked by the subscription and are available only for PREMIUM users at the end of the last subscription period. You will earn the condition of free user again, with the same available content that all free users enjoy. ================================= Terms of Service: https://clockwidgetplus.progressiostudio.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://clockwidgetplus.progressiostudio.com/privacy-policy

About

Always On

A minimalist desktop clock widget offering a full-screen, always-on live time display. It ensures you're constantly aware of the time, perfect for managing tasks or relaxing. Stay connected to every second of your day with this visually appealing tool.

Highlights
  • Full-screen live time display
  • Always-on functionality
  • Minimalist design
  • Visually appealing interface
  • Task management tool
Features
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"Always On - Time Clock Widgets" is a sleek, minimalist desktop clock widget that keeps you always in sync with time. Designed to be fully functional and visually appealing, it offers an uninterrupted, full-screen live time display that ensures you're always aware of the time at a glance. The app’s always-on feature means it’s always running, making it the perfect tool for both work and relaxation. Whether you're managing tasks or taking breaks, this clock keeps you connected to every second of your day. Never miss a moment with "Always On - Time Clock Widgets" — time that’s always with you. Select a subscription plan: $1.99 for a week $19.99 for lifetime • Upon confirmation, payment is charged to your iTunes Account. • The subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal 24 hours before the current period ends. • Your account will be charged the renewal fee 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchasing. • If applicable, any remaining time on a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Term Of Use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/1ae3e3f6-8f1e-4b09-a4f6-c36b3cc7329f Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/b98954f8-4fef-46dd-8581-4e0958e5ab37

Screenshots

Clock Widget+4 screens
Always On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Clock Widget+ at freemium against Always On's subscription. Clock Widget+ also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 12). Always On's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Clock Widget+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Always On sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Always On holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 12 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clock Widget+ ships an update monthly, Always On every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Clock Widget+ versus Always On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClock Widget+Always On
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (36 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better12
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROGRESSIO STUDIO COMPANY LTDKezia Fransiska Hutapea

Customer experience

Clock Widget+

All ratings36 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Always On

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Clock Widget+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
2 purchases

Always On

Subscriptions1
  • Always On Pro Week$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Always On Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Clock Widget+ free?
Clock Widget+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Always On free?
Always On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clock Widget+ or Always On?
Always On is rated higher. Clock Widget+ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Always On averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Clock Widget+ or Always On have ads?
Neither Clock Widget+ nor Always On shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clock Widget+ or Always On?
Clock Widget+ ships an update monthly, and Always On every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clock Widget+ was updated on October 6, 2026 and Always On on October 10, 2026.

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