Best Standby Mode Apps

130+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know Clocks, this is the deeper bench. 130+ standby mode apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Standby Mode Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Clocks - A fun standby modeClocks - A fun standby modeFree4.6★ (475)NoYesNov 2026
2ClockPhone big digital clocksClockPhone big digital clocksFree4.6★ (30K)NoYesNov 2026
3StandBy Widget & Always OnStandBy Widget & Always OnFree4.6★ (133)NoYesNov 2026
4Flip Clock:Digital Desk WidgetFlip Clock:Digital Desk WidgetFree4.6★ (72K)YesYesNov 2026
5Smart Widget - Standby & ThemeSmart Widget - Standby & ThemeFree4.3★ (882)YesYesNov 2026
6StandBy 27StandBy 27Free4.5★ (96)YesYesOct 2026
7iScreen - Widgets & WallpaperiScreen - Widgets & WallpaperFree4.7★ (155K)YesYesNov 2026
8StandBy Clock: Night DisplayStandBy Clock: Night Display$1.993.3★ (4)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Standby Mode

Clocks - A fun standby mode#1

Clocks - A fun standby mode by Daniel Destefanis

A time and weather display
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(475 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your device into a beautiful clock and weather display. Offers customizable clocks, animated backgrounds, and font options for a personalized experience. It's a private, ad-free alternative to standby modes, with optional matching screensavers for macOS.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Simple, elegant, and beautiful design
  • 🎨 Gorgeous and customizable clocks
  • 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
  • 🧠 Feels like an Apple-made app
  • 🔥 Stunning animations and smooth interface

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty rearranging or removing clocks
  • 🌙 Lack of dark mode option
  • ⏱️ Inability to adjust background animation speed
ClockPhone big digital clocks#2

ClockPhone big digital clocks by EVGENII KOSTIN

Alarm clock, timer, widget
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😊(30K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a stylish and functional clock with advanced alarms and versatile timers. Customize its appearance and utilize unique dismissal methods for alarms, making it ideal for various routines and productivity techniques.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great and Amazingly Thoughtful Design
  • 👍 Loving The App Again
  • 👍 No Ads
  • 👍 Works Really Well
  • 👍 Simple and Functional
  • 👍 Amazing
  • 👍 Not Bad
  • 👍 Excellent Night Stand
  • 👍 Good Clock
  • 👍 Perfect Clock App
  • 👍 Absolute Perfection
  • 👍 Simple, Configurable, Powerful
  • 👍 Perfect to Use
  • 👍 Best Clock/Alarm App Ever
  • 👍 Update Review: Hidden Gems with This App
  • 👍 This App is Absolutely Amazing
  • 👍 Great Clock App
  • 👍 Fantastic App, Excellent Support
  • 👍 Fantastic App for iPhones Without Always On Display
  • 👍 Update Fixes Problem
  • 👍 Exactly What I Was Looking For
  • 👍 For a Small Fee You Get So Much More
  • 👍 Perfect CLOCK for iPhone & iPad
  • 👍 Best Standby Clock
  • 👍 The Best and Most Beautiful Clock on the App Store There Is
  • 👍 App is Good and Handy
  • 👍 Wow
  • 👍 I Love This AP!
  • 👍 Really Sexy App with GREAT Support
  • 👍 5 Stars!
  • 👍 Most Beautiful and Versatile Clock App for Me
  • 👍 App is Great
  • 👍 The Best!

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Not Worth It
  • 🐛 Paid Features Broken
  • 🐛 Widget Issues
  • 🐛 Purchase Doesn't Work
  • 🐛 Paid Features Broken
  • 🐛 Still Not Working on iPad
  • 🐛 Trust Security Issue
  • 🐛 Snooze Don't Work
  • 🐛 Version 1.8.5 Stopped Updating When Charging
  • 🔋 Battery Drain
StandBy Widget & Always On#3

StandBy Widget & Always On by Bulent Hanci

Clock Themes & Backgrounds
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6(133 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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FAQ about Standby Mode

What are the best standby mode apps for iPhone?
Clocks - A fun standby mode tops our standby mode apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 475 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top standby mode apps we rank are free to download, including Clocks - A fun standby mode and ClockPhone big digital clocks.
Clocks - A fun standby mode has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 130+ standby mode apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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