Comparison

TimeQ vs AlwaysOn

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

Head to head
About

TimeQ

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TimeQ turns your iPhone into a beautiful full-screen digital clock with 50+ stunning themes. Use it as a nightstand clock while charging, play white noise to fall asleep, or add clock widgets to your home screen — all in one elegant app. FULL-SCREEN DIGITAL CLOCK Transform your iPhone into a gorgeous always-on clock display. Choose from 50+ handcrafted themes — minimalist, neon, pastel, retro, and more. Customize colors, fonts, and backgrounds. Perfect as a desk clock, bedside clock, or room display. NIGHT MODE & CHARGING CLOCK Place your iPhone on the charger and TimeQ becomes your dedicated night clock. The screen dims automatically for comfortable nighttime viewing while keeping the time always visible. Ideal as a nightstand clock. WHITE NOISE & SLEEP SOUNDS Fall asleep faster with a curated library of ambient sounds. Rain, ocean waves, forest, fan, and more — find your perfect soundscape. Play sleep sounds while the clock is displayed for the ultimate bedside experience. HOME SCREEN CLOCK WIDGETS Glance at the time without opening the app. Beautiful clock widgets bring your favorite themes right to your home screen. Multiple sizes available to fit any layout. 50+ THEMES & CUSTOMIZATION Express your style with an ever-growing collection of clock themes. Sleek digital displays, elegant analog faces, neon aesthetics, calm pastels — a perfect theme for every mood. Customize everything to make it truly yours. SMART ALARM Wake up your way. Set multiple alarms with custom sounds and labels. Simple, reliable, and easy to use. COUNTDOWN TIMER Time your cooking, workouts, or study sessions. The large display makes it easy to see remaining time from across the room. STOPWATCH Track time with precision. Lap tracking makes it perfect for workouts, sports, and any activity where timing matters. HOURLY CHIME Stay aware of passing time with elegant hourly notifications. Choose from various chime sounds and customize the schedule to fit your day. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No account needed, no personal data collected, no tracking. TimeQ works fully offline. TIMEQ PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: • All 50+ premium themes • Full white noise & sleep sounds library • Advanced alarm features • All widget styles • Priority access to new features Start with a free trial and discover why thousands love TimeQ. Download TimeQ — your all-in-one digital clock, night clock, sleep sounds, and timer companion. Subscription Information • Premium subscription removes all ads • Monthly and yearly auto-renewing plans available • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon purchase confirmation • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings Privacy Policy: https://www.arge24.com.tr/gizlilik-politikasi/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AlwaysOn

Transform a plugged-in iPhone into a convenient desk display. View the time, date, calendar, and weather at a glance. Features a sleep mode for nighttime use and custom display hours.

Highlights
  • Large digital clock display
  • Current date and calendar
  • Upcoming calendar events
  • Local weather forecast
  • Customizable display hours
  • Low-brightness sleep mode
  • Burn-in protection
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a calm, customizable desk display. AlwaysOn keeps useful information visible at a glance — time, calendar, weather, upcoming events, and more — with layouts designed for both compact iPhones and larger iPad displays. Arrange widgets your way, choose from a growing collection of clock styles and ambient backgrounds, and let AlwaysOn quietly adapt throughout the day. Features * Customizable widget layouts * Multiple digital and artistic clock styles * Calendar and upcoming events * Local weather and forecast * World Clock and Countdown widgets * Ambient and animated backgrounds * Smart dimming and sleep-friendly display behavior * Floating accessories including battery and alarm * Burn-in protection * Native iPhone and iPad layouts AlwaysOn is designed for devices you leave docked, propped up, or sitting on a desk — turning an unused screen into something calm and useful.

Screenshots

TimeQ4 screens
AlwaysOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlwaysOn at none against TimeQ's 2. AlwaysOn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. TimeQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AlwaysOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeQ ships an update every 2 months, AlwaysOn every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TimeQ versus AlwaysOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeQAlwaysOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArge 24 Teknoloji Anonim SirketiWeijin Wang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimeQ

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Year
None

AlwaysOn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeQ free?
TimeQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlwaysOn free?
AlwaysOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeQ or AlwaysOn have ads?
TimeQ shows ads; AlwaysOn does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeQ or AlwaysOn?
TimeQ ships an update every 2 months, and AlwaysOn every 3 days. Most recently, TimeQ was updated on September 18, 2026 and AlwaysOn on September 11, 2026.

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