Keep

Key Features

• •Seven 3D ambient displays: Holo (prismatic depth), Glass (liquid clarity), Jelly (soft motion), Wireframe (structural minimal), Matrix (digital rain), Morph (liquid motion), and Space (cosmic depth). Each scene is a full-screen real-time rendered clockface that adapts to the device orientation.
• •Full-screen passive clock mode: Once a display is chosen, the app enters a passive state where time is shown integrated into the visual. There are no intrusive UI elements, making it ideal for desk or nightstand use.
• •Keep Awake setting: An optional toggle that prevents the iPhone from auto-locking while a clock is open, using iOS’s standard idle timer. This ensures the scene remains visible for extended periods without dimming.
• •Automatic launch on charging via Shortcuts: Users can create a Shortcuts automation that opens Keep whenever the iPhone connects to power. This workaround provides a hands-free clock activation until Apple opens native StandBy to developers.
• •One-time purchase Keep Pro: For $3.99, users unlock all premium displays (Glass, Jelly, Wireframe, Matrix, Morph, Space) plus future display drops. No subscription required—a single payment grants permanent access.
• •Free to try with Holo: The Holo scene is available at no cost, allowing users to experience the app’s quality before deciding to purchase Keep Pro. All basic functionality works with the free tier.

Use Cases

• •Desk clock while working: Choose Wireframe or Holo to have an elegant, minimal time display on your desk. The full-screen passive mode keeps it visible without distracting from work, and the Keep Awake option ensures it stays on all day.
• •Nightstand clock for sleep: Select Glass or Space for a soothing, dimly lit scene that helps wind down. The app runs passively, and the automatic launch on charging makes it appear every time you dock your phone overnight.
• •MagSafe stand decoration: Place your iPhone on a MagSafe charger in the kitchen or living room. With Keep running a scene like Matrix or Morph, the phone becomes a functional piece of art that also tells the time.
• •Automated bedside clock setup: Use Shortcuts to trigger Keep when your iPhone connects to power. Every night, your phone automatically transforms into the clock scene you chose, eliminating the need to manually open the app.
• •Free trial of premium features: Download Keep and use the free Holo display indefinitely. If you like the concept, purchase Keep Pro for $3.99 to unlock all other scenes and future updates—without any subscription commitment.

Who is this for?

iPhone and Mac users who want to turn their devices into functional decorative clocks. Minimalists, design enthusiasts, remote workers, and bedroom/nightstand users who appreciate aesthetic utility. Anyone tired of standard lock screens and seeking a one-time-purchase app that replaces the idle screen with a living 3D ambient clock. The app also appeals to those who automate their charging routine via Shortcuts and want a seamless, hands-free clock display for desks, Nightstands, or MagSafe stands.