Comparison

AlwaysOnClock vs BackStep AI

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

Head to head
About

AlwaysOnClock

Features
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AlwaysOn Clock: Your iPhone, Reimagined as a Timepiece. Forget the lock screen. Free your time. AlwaysOn Clock redefines how you use your iPhone. Engineered to stay active, this app disables auto-lock to provide an instant, permanent time display. Whether you are at your workstation, in a recording studio, or on your bedside table, the time is no longer a button-press away—it is simply there. Display Without Compromise Zero Locking: The screen stays active and vibrant as long as you need. Your iPhone becomes a dedicated, professional clock. Instant Glanceability: No need to touch the screen or raise the device. One glance is all it takes, even from across the room. Dynamic LED Signature: A ring of light pulses with every second, inspired by the high-precision clocks found in radio broadcast studios. Total Ambience Control: An ultra-responsive brightness slider allows you to shift from studio-grade clarity to a dim, non-distracting night glow in a single swipe. Declutter your space. A minimalist interface, 6 iconic font styles, and full color customization to match your professional or personal decor.

About

BackStep AI

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RECORD WHAT YOU TAKE APART. REBUILD IT STEP BY STEP. BackStep AI gives the physical world an Undo button. Record yourself taking something apart, mark the moments that matter, organize the parts, and turn your approved sequence into a clear reverse guide. HOW BACKSTEP WORKS • Create a project for whatever you are building, disconnecting, moving, or servicing. • Record the process and tap Mark Step whenever an important action happens. • Review and edit the captured steps before creating your guide. • Organize screws, cables, panels, brackets, and components in PartMap. • Follow your own process backward in focused Rebuild Mode. • Replay the original moment whenever you need more context. BUILT FOR REAL PROJECTS Use BackStep for electronics, computers, appliances, furniture, bicycles, camera setups, holiday displays, restaurant equipment, hobby equipment, and general household projects. BackStep is not limited to one device or one category. APPLE VISION PRO Continue compatible projects in a spatial workspace. Review the reverse sequence, inspect a volumetric PartMap, and follow one rebuild step at a time with your original evidence nearby. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Projects and recordings remain on your device unless you choose to export or share them. Local processing is preferred where supported. AVAILABLE IN THREE LANGUAGES Use BackStep AI in English, Español, or Français from the in-app Settings screen. HONEST GUIDANCE BackStep organizes what you recorded. It does not replace manufacturer instructions or qualified service guidance, and it never invents safety-critical specifications. Free includes three user-created projects; the sample project does not count. BackStep Pro offers unlimited projects and additional premium workflows through optional auto-renewing subscriptions. TERMS OF USE Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AlwaysOnClock3 screens
BackStep AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BackStep AI at Free against AlwaysOnClock's $7.99. AlwaysOnClock's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BackStep AI is free to download; AlwaysOnClock costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
AlwaysOnClock versus BackStep AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlwaysOnClockBackStep AI
Price$7.99Free — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivier MalletORTIZ VENTURE HOLDINGS LLC

In-app purchases

None

AlwaysOnClock

No in-app purchases

None

BackStep AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlwaysOnClock free?
AlwaysOnClock costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackStep AI free?
BackStep AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlwaysOnClock or BackStep AI have ads?
Neither AlwaysOnClock nor BackStep AI shows ads.

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