Best Always On Display Apps

70+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated October 2026

The best always on display apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 70+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Always On Display Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	OLEDX	Free	4.6★ (5.2K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
2	KeepLit - Screen Always On	Free	—	No	Yes	Jul 2026
3	AlwaysOn: Standby Clock	Free	4.7★ (6)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	AOD Clock: Always on Display	Free	2.4★ (32)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Big Clock – Always On Display	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
6	AOD Battery	Free	3.3★ (3)	No	Yes	May 2026
7	Analog Clock~OLEDX Large Clock	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
8	ClockPhone big digital clocks	Free	4.6★ (30K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Always On Display

#1

OLEDX by Ronan Stark

Information Interface

Editor's Choice

4.6😐(5.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Enhance your iPhone's OLED display with a customizable clock and information interface. View time, weather, battery, personal notes, and icons with energy-efficient, visually striking designs. Features include dual time zones, analog/digital clocks, and adjustable brightness.

What We Love

👍 Nice display
👍 Good for nightstand use
👍 Customizable clock faces
👍 Works well on iPhone
👍 Useful app

Room to Improve

🐛 Screen turns off after a while
🔋 Battery drain issues
🐛 Notifications not working
🐛 Time not syncing correctly
🐛 Paid features not working as expected

#2

KeepLit - Screen Always On by ChihHung Chang

Prevent Display Timeout

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#3

AlwaysOn: Standby Clock by Weijin Wang

Desk Clock & Ambient Display

Worth Considering

4.7(6 ratings)

Free

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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.

More Always On Display apps to explore

AOD Clock: Always on Display

AOD Clock: Always on Display

AOD Clock: Always on Display

Big Nightstand Clock & Widget

Keep your phone's screen on with a stylish clock. Display the time, date, day, and battery percentage without unlocking your device. Customize themes, backgrounds, fonts, and add icons for a personalized look.

Always-on display with clockShows date, day, and batteryCustomizable clock themes

free with in-app purchases

Big Clock – Always On Display

Big Clock – Always On Display

Big Clock – Always On Display

Fullscreen Desk Clock

Transform your device into a large, clear digital clock. Ideal for bedside tables, desks, or workouts, it offers an always-on display with customizable themes and brightness for easy readability in any environment.

Fullscreen digital clockAlways-on display modeLight and dark themes

free with in-app purchases

Battery for Always-On Display

This utility app displays your phone's battery percentage on the inline widget area. It's especially useful for iPhones with Always-On display to quickly check power levels. Refresh the widget by tapping it if the percentage appears outdated.

Always-On Display battery percentageInline widget displayQuick refresh by tapping widget

free with in-app purchases

Analog Clock~OLEDX Large Clock

Analog Clock~OLEDX Large Clock

Analog Clock~OLEDX Large Clock

Always onDisplay Analogue Time

Enhance your device's display with a customizable analog clock. Personalize it with images, notes, and various styles, optimized for OLED screens for energy efficiency. Features include date, time, and battery status.

Full-screen analog clock displayCustomizable with personal imagesNight stand mode

🎬 Entertainment

ClockPhone big digital clocks

ClockPhone big digital clocks

ClockPhone big digital clocks

Alarm clock, timer, widget

This app offers a stylish and functional digital clock with advanced alarm and timer features. Customize its appearance, set flexible alarms with unique dismissal methods, and utilize versatile timers for workouts or productivity.

Advanced alarm with flexible repeatsUnique alarm dismissal methods (NFC, QR, math)Versatile timer for workouts and productivity

free with in-app purchases

StandBy Clocks - Date and Time

StandBy Clocks - Date and Time

StandBy Clocks - Date and Time

World Clock: Alarm & Timer App

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.

Customizable digital and analog clocksDate, calendar, and reminder widgetsPersonalized appearance (color, background, font)

Always On Display

Always On Display

Always On Display

Digital and Analog Clock

Customize your device's lock screen with a variety of clock styles, including digital and analog options. Adjust colors, sizes, and add a second time zone for a personalized display. Optimize for OLED screens to minimize battery impact.

Digital and analog clock displayCustomizable clock size and colorsSecond time zone support

AnyWidget: Lock Screen Widgets

AnyWidget: Lock Screen Widgets

AnyWidget: Lock Screen Widgets

Themes,Shortcuts,Launcher App

Personalize your iPhone's Lock Screen with custom widgets. Add app launchers, shortcuts, date counters, text, icons, and photos to display information at a glance. Choose from various widget sizes and styles to beautify your device.

App Launcher widgetsCustom shortcutsDate progress tracker

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

FlipClock: Always On Display

FlipClock: Always On Display

FlipClock: Always On Display

Watch, Timer, Pomodoro, Best!

This utility app provides a customizable always-on display with flip clock animations. It includes countdown timers and a Pomodoro timer to enhance time management, with various themes and customization options.

Always On DisplayCountdown Timer (up to 24 hours)Pomodoro Technique timer

free with in-app purchases

Alarmy - Loud alarm clock

Alarmy - Loud alarm clock

Alarmy - Loud alarm clock

Heavy sleepers, Sleep tracker

This app helps you wake up effectively with challenging missions and prevents snoozing. It also tracks your sleep, monitors snoring, and offers calming sounds to improve your sleep cycle and establish healthy morning and night routines.

Waking up missions (math, memory, shaking, squats)Power Off Prevention & Anti-SnoozeSnore and sleep cycle tracking

free with in-app purchases

StandBy Widget & Always On

StandBy Widget & Always On

StandBy Widget & Always On

Clock Themes & Backgrounds

Enhance your device's display with elegant clock widgets and a sophisticated standby mode. Easily customize time displays with legible numerals and soft animations, perfect for any setting.

StandBy widget supportHome screen widget supportUser-friendly interface

Alfred Display App

Alfred Display App

Alfred Display App

A New Kind of Smart Display

📊 Productivity

Flip Clock:Digital Desk Widget

Flip Clock:Digital Desk Widget

Flip Clock:Digital Desk Widget

StandBy Lock Screen & Pomodoro

This app provides a classic digital clock widget for your device's home, lock, and standby screens. It offers features like displaying seconds, a calendar, customizable themes, and various timekeeping tools including alarms, timers, and stopwatches. It can also function as a screensaver when charging.

Display seconds on multiple screensFull screen time and dateSmart alarm clock

free with in-app purchases

Analog Digital OLED Clock Pro

Analog Digital OLED Clock Pro

Analog Digital OLED Clock Pro

Desktop full screen live time

Transform your device into a large, always-on clock with customizable analog and digital displays. Choose from hundreds of wallpapers, personalize colors, and show time, date, and battery level. Ideal for nightstands or as a prominent time display.

Always-on displayCustomizable clock facesHundreds of wallpapers

Clock & Screen Always On

Dock: StandBy Clock & Planets

Dock: StandBy Clock & Planets

Dock: StandBy Clock & Planets

Nightstand & charging screen

Stand Clock Display

Stand Clock Display

Stand Clock Display

Ultimate Desk Clock

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a stylish, always-on desk clock. Features include customizable timers, Pomodoro sessions, and adjustable brightness for day or night use. Ideal for home, office, or study.

Always-on displayCustomizable clock faceCountdown timers

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Always On Display

What are the best always on display apps for iPhone?

OLEDX tops our always on display apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 5.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free always on display apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top always on display apps we rank are free to download, including OLEDX and KeepLit - Screen Always On.

Does OLEDX have ads or in-app purchases?

OLEDX has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many always on display apps are on the App Store?

We track 70+ always on display apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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