Comparison

Widgetmania vs StandBy Clocks

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

Head to head
About

Widgetmania

Design and personalize your home screen with a vast collection of customizable widgets. Add notes, clocks, calendars, and photos to create a unique look for your device. Tailor every aspect, from backgrounds and borders to fonts and colors, to match your style.

Highlights
  • Create custom widgets (notes, clock, calendar, photos)
  • Customize widget backgrounds (color, image, gallery)
  • Add widget borders (size, color)
  • Choose digital or analog clocks
  • Select from hundreds of fonts
  • Add multiple notes or photos to widgets
Features
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Widgetmania allows you to design and customize your own Widgets for your home screen with endless possibilities. You have a broad collection of highly customizable widgets available; you will be able to customize widgets with your own Notes, Clock with date, Calendar, Photos ... Each widget can be accurately customized to tailor the look you want. Have a look at the examples we provide to realize all you can create. This widget set can be customized to show on your home screen according to the rules you establish. This allows you to get the most out of the available space on your home screen. You can customize the background colour or an image of your choice, the widget border, choose from hundreds of fonts, colours, sizes and much more... Design your own Widget to customize your iPhone or iPad to your liking. Features: - Creator of Date, Time and/or Calendar, Photos and Notes widgets - Viewer of the 3 widget sizes for you to check how your widget is looking - Customization of the widget background with a colour, your own photos or with images from our gallery, with hundreds to choose from - Add a border to your widget editing its size and colour - Select a digital or an analog clock - You may choose from hundreds of fonts and edit their sizes, colours, alignment, ... - Add all the notes or phrases you wish within the same Notes Widget - Add all the photos you want to your Photos Widget - Add custom calendars Download the best widget customization app now. This app integrates with the Health app. Notes: - Widgetmania includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you decide to purchase a subscription, payments will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You may disable auto-renewal at any time after purchase by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy and Terms: http://kissappsl.com/pages/privacy-policy/

About

StandBy Clocks

Transform your device into a stylish desk clock with customizable widgets. Personalize digital and analog clocks, add dates, reminders, and more to match your environment. Features a built-in editor, night mode, and smooth animations for a functional and individual display.

Highlights
  • Customizable digital and analog clocks
  • Date, calendar, and reminder widgets
  • Personalized appearance (color, background, font)
  • Built-in editor for quick adjustments
  • Night mode for low-light viewing
  • Smooth animations and clear information display
Features
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Clocks for Standby transforms your device’s screen into a stylish desk clock with useful widgets. The app supports customizable digital and analog clocks, as well as additional elements such as date, calendar, reminders, and other information blocks. You can personalize the appearance by choosing a design style, changing text color, background, and font so that widgets match your environment and personal preferences. The built-in editor allows you to quickly and easily adjust the design, switch between themes, and adapt the screen for different scenarios — from your work desk to your bedside table. A night mode is included for comfortable viewing in low-light conditions. App Benefits: – wide selection of stylish design templates – quick setup without unnecessary steps – flexible personalization of all interface elements – smooth animation and clear information display – optimized performance without overloading the system – stability and fast response time – design that fits any interior The app is aimed at those who value visual order, functionality, and individuality in details. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The app offers a subscription plan that provides unlimited access to all widgets. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, indicating the cost of the renewal. Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to their account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://polbudapp.com/policy.html Terms of Use: https://polbudapp.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Widgetmania4 screens
StandBy Clocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Widgetmania and StandBy Clocks both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Widgetmania's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's. Widgetmania also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Widgetmania sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StandBy Clocks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Widgetmania against 4.4 for StandBy Clocks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Widgetmania's written reviews are positive against 0% of StandBy Clocks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgetmania ships an update fortnightly, StandBy Clocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Widgetmania versus StandBy Clocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgetmaniaStandBy Clocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (112 ratings) — better4.4 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better38
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKISSAPP, S.L.Bud Copmany

Customer experience

Widgetmania

All ratings113 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%

StandBy Clocks

All ratings38 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Widgetmania

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version WigetMania$1.991 Month
  • Full Version WigetMania$19.991 Year
5 purchases

StandBy Clocks

Subscriptions5
  • Personalize Your Time!$4.997 Days
  • Personalize Your Time!$5.997 Days
  • Clocks Widget with Style3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Personalize Your Time!3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Enhance Your Clock Aesthetic!$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Widgetmania free?
Widgetmania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StandBy Clocks free?
StandBy Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widgetmania or StandBy Clocks?
Widgetmania is rated higher. Widgetmania averages 4.5 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while StandBy Clocks averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.
Do Widgetmania or StandBy Clocks have ads?
Neither Widgetmania nor StandBy Clocks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widgetmania or StandBy Clocks?
Widgetmania ships an update fortnightly, and StandBy Clocks monthly. Most recently, Widgetmania was updated on November 1, 2026 and StandBy Clocks on November 3, 2026.

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