Comparison

AlwaysOn vs DSClock Widget

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

Head to head
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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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.

About

DSClock Widget

Features
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A modern DS-inspired clock widget. Bring the classic DS Clock design to your device with an animated clock that ticks in real time! Customize your widget with different colors and themes. DSClock is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo.

Screenshots

AlwaysOn4 screens
DSClock Widget2 screens

Verdict

The call

AlwaysOn and DSClock Widget are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AlwaysOn versus DSClock Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlwaysOnDSClock Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeijin WangPascal Jesenberger

In-app purchases

None

AlwaysOn

No in-app purchases

None

DSClock Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlwaysOn free?
AlwaysOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DSClock Widget free?
DSClock Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlwaysOn or DSClock Widget have ads?
Neither AlwaysOn nor DSClock Widget shows ads.

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