History Lib vs Always on Display Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
History Lib
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This is a niche app designed to store and preserve Safari browser history. ===== Why Develop This App ===== As an Apple user, I only use Safari as my browser. One day, in an effort to thoroughly clean up the junk in Safari browser, I decided to export all the history records of Safari and then delete all the data of Safari at once... OK, it's all taken care of perfectly. However... When I opened Safari again and tried to import the history, I was completely shocked by the result: The import function in macOS always loses some data, and the import function in iOS/iPadOS is even worse, only importing the records from the last month! This is unacceptable for me, who heavily uses the browser. I'm not someone who likes to take notes; instead, I simply browse through the browser history when needed. However, the Apple ecosystem has explicitly refused to import all of my records. I naturally couldn't change Apple, so I simply took matters into my own hands and created this app. ===== Functions and Features ===== β’ Import the Safari browser history and it doesn't matter how long it is. β’ Supports export in multiple formats, and can be easily transferred to other devices or browsers at will. β’ Support the encryption of the export in HistoryLibβs own format, providing an additional layer of protection for your privacy. β’ Data can be fully synchronized with iCloud automatically. For multiple Apple devices, only one modification is needed, and there is no need for manual import or export. β’ Supports completely offline operation. The complete code is all open source on GitHub. Your privacy will always be secure. ===== Suitable Scenarios ===== β’ Dislike the privacy protection of the existing browsers and cloud synchronization β’ Don't want others to see the history records, but don't want to delete them all directly β’ Have exported good history records locally, but there is no suitable tool to view them, and don't want to import them back into the browser β’ ... [This app is open-source on GitHub under the MIT license] https://github.com/SJasonP/HistoryLib
Always on Display Clock
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Turn your iPhone into a stunning always-on clock. AOD Clock β 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: β’ Fluid Pastels β soft, drifting color that reacts to your touch β’ Gradient Grid β rich, flowing gradients β’ Eclipse β a glowing ring of light β’ Drifting Contours β slow-moving topographic lines β’ Paint Flow, Synthesis and more MAKE IT YOURS β’ Pick your own colors for every background β’ Adjust animation speed, from calm and slow to lively β’ Choose a layout: Wide Card, Center Stack, Bottom Row, Minimal, Glass Flip, Glass Ribbon or a classic Analog dial β’ Choose a font: System, Rounded, Serif or Monospaced β’ Choose a text style: Normal, Tinted, Liquid or Liquid Glass BUILT FOR ALWAYS-ON USE β’ Fullscreen clock view with no distractions β’ Keep Screen Awake option so your clock stays on β’ 12-hour or 24-hour time β’ 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: History Lib at none against Always on Display Clock's 1. Always on Display Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Always on Display Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. History Lib asks for nothing beyond the download.
History Lib ships an update monthly, Always on Display Clock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | History Lib | Always on Display Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 β better | 26.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ε»Ίθ° ζ½ | Ajul Raj |
In-app purchases
History Lib
No in-app purchases
Always on Display Clock
- AOD Clocks Pro$4.99
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