Sunadokei vs Always on Display Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Sunadokei
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Sunadokei is a sand timer you can read at a glance. Pick a time and the falling sand shows how much is left, whether it is a study block, a short break, a workout set or something on the stove. When you would rather not watch numbers, switch to a sand-only view. ⢠Nine hourglass shapes, all free. Start with four free seasonal sand colors. ⢠Presets for 1, 3, 5, 10, 25 or 60 minutes, or set your own time. Pause and resume anytime. ⢠Sand-only view while you focus. Add a short note when a timer finishes. ⢠History and accumulated sand show the time you have put in. Home Screen widget included. Free with ads: a banner on the main screen and full-screen ads that may appear after finished timers. Sunadokei Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription: 10 more sand colors and no ads. See the purchase screen for the current price. Privacy Policy: https://kazusa703.github.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kazusa703.github.io/terms.html Support: https://kazusa703.github.io/support.html
Always on Display Clock
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Turn your iPhone into a stunning always-on clock. AOD Clock ā 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 ā soft, drifting color that reacts to your touch ⢠Gradient Grid ā rich, flowing gradients ⢠Eclipse ā a glowing ring of light ⢠Drifting Contours ā 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 ads: Always on Display Clock at none against Sunadokei's shown. Always on Display Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Sunadokei's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sunadokei sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Always on Display Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sunadokei ships an update every 5 weeks, Always on Display Clock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sunadokei | Always on Display Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 26.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | atsuko imai | Ajul Raj |
In-app purchases
Sunadokei
- Sunadokei Pro$2.99
Always on Display Clock
- AOD Clocks Pro$4.99
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