A Free StandBy Mode App for Android #

Several StandBy-style apps exist, and some charge for the good features. StandBy delivers the core experience — an ambient charging display with clocks, photos, and widgets — free.

Get StandBy free on Google Play

What you get for free #

Digital, analog, and retro flip clock faces; a photo slideshow; weather, calendar, and battery widgets; night dimming; and automatic activation while charging — all at no cost.

Frequently asked questions #

Is there a free StandBy mode app for Android? #

Yes — StandBy is free on Google Play and includes clocks, photos, and widgets.

What does the free version include? #

The core ambient display: multiple clock faces, photo slideshow, info widgets, and night dimming.

More comparisons #

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Explore StandBy #

• All clock faces

• iOS 17 StandBy on Android

• Phone as a nightstand clock

• Setup guides