Eternal Clock vs Always on Display Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eternal Clock
A minimalist digital clock that displays the time with no distractions. It offers a clean interface with subtle visual cues like a sun, moon, or mealtime hints, all without ads, data collection, or notifications.
- Ad-free experience
- No data collection
- No push notifications
- Minimalist interface
- Subtle visual cues (sun, moon, food)
- No settings or permissions required
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A pure digital clock. Nothing more, nothing less. It does one thing perfectly: shows the time. - No ads - No data collection - No push notifications - No permissions - Not even settings Sometimes a sun, sometimes a moon. At mealtimes, a playful hint of food. Still, nothing more than time — free from risks, interruptions, or hidden fees.
Always on Display Clock
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Turn your iPhone into a stunning always-on clock. AOD Clock – StandBy fills your screen with live, animated backgrounds and a big, easy-to-read time, perfect for your nightstand while you charge, your desk while you work, or anywhere you want the time at a glance. LIVE ANIMATED BACKGROUNDS Every clock face sits on a smooth, moving backdrop, rendered live on your device: • Fluid Pastels – soft, drifting color that reacts to your touch • Gradient Grid – rich, flowing gradients • Eclipse – a glowing ring of light • Drifting Contours – slow-moving topographic lines • Paint Flow, Synthesis and more MAKE IT YOURS • Pick your own colors for every background • Adjust animation speed, from calm and slow to lively • Choose a layout: Wide Card, Center Stack, Bottom Row, Minimal, Glass Flip, Glass Ribbon or a classic Analog dial • Choose a font: System, Rounded, Serif or Monospaced • Choose a text style: Normal, Tinted, Liquid or Liquid Glass BUILT FOR ALWAYS-ON USE • Fullscreen clock view with no distractions • Keep Screen Awake option so your clock stays on • 12-hour or 24-hour time • Dark, low-glare design that's easy on the eyes at night HOW TO USE Pick a clock, customize it, and tap Preview Clock. Set your iPhone on a stand or charger, and you have an elegant bedside or desk clock that's always on. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your clocks and settings stay on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eternal Clock at none against Always on Display Clock's 1. Eternal Clock also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.1). Always on Display Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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. Always on Display Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Eternal Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Eternal Clock ships an update weekly, Always on Display Clock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eternal Clock | Always on Display Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daehyeon Shin | Ajul Raj |
In-app purchases
Eternal Clock
No in-app purchases
Always on Display Clock
- AOD Clocks Pro$4.99
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