# Widgetmania vs StandBy Clocks

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetmania | StandBy Clocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmania-custom-widgets/id870643968/reviews)** | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clocks-date-and-time/id6469806795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Bud Copmany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642519244) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmania-custom-widgets/id870643968)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version WigetMania | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Version WigetMania | $19.99 | per year |


### StandBy Clocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-clocks-date-and-time/id6469806795)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personalize Your Time! | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalize Your Time! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Clocks Widget with Style | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalize Your Time! | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Enhance Your Clock Aesthetic! | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*