# Bedtime Clock - No Fuss — No ads, no personal data

> Simple, private, large bedside clock with customizable display. (iPhone/iPad app by Mixed Reality Lab, University of Nottingham.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-clock-no-fuss/id1369887973 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mixed Reality Lab, University of Nottingham](https://appshunter.io/developer/550162555)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-clock-no-fuss/id1369887973/reviews.md

## What is Bedtime Clock?

A simple Bedtime Clock - No Fuss
   - no adverts
   - no social media
   - no location
   - no personal data
   - no complicated menus
   - no complicated settings
   - just a big clock for night time

4 Simple Interactions
  - swipe down to darken the clock at night time
  - swipe sideways to change the colour
  - double tap to change font
  - pinch to switch to day mode (and back again)

The clock is designed to show the current time (from your device) in the upper 2/3 of the screen. The time is big, so that you can see it from its charging location, and the app prevents the display from going to sleep so you don't have to wake it up in the night. Swiping down slowly means that you can reduce the brightness of the time so that its not too bright for you to sleep, and there's no bright ads keeping you awake. 

It doesn't need any internet access, it doesn't have any unnecessary features, it doesn't need you to log in, it doesn't need information about your location, access to your pictures, or any kind of personal data. And we expect that you already have a preferred alarm app - or an entirely different alarm device.

It is simply: a large night time clock, for the bed side, that you can make as dark as you like. 

You can cycle through six different fonts - from an olde style, to the 60s, 70s, 80s digital clock, modern, to futuristic. Just double tap to cycle through them. And change the colour by moving your finger slowly from side to side.

Want a bright clock to see during the day? Just pinch (or zoom) to switch the background to white, for a colourful and bright display during.

## Key features

- Large, visible time display
- Adjustable brightness
- Customizable color
- Multiple font options
- Day and night modes
- No ads or personal data collection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-clock-no-fuss/id1369887973/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 24 hr format only

*2026-05-02, version 1.0*

This was so close to being the perfect one! 
I’ve been searching quite awhile. Right color, right fonts, right sizing. Wrong time format for me.

### 5/5 — Just a clock

*2026-02-05, version 1.0*

Like others have said, this is just a bedside clock. No alarms, no ads, no gadgets, just a clock and it’s wonderful!  Does everything I need it to do, which is let me know what time it is in the middle of the night. Thank you to the developers for “getting it!”

### 4/5 — Great night clock - recommended

*2025-03-02, version 1.0*

Great clock, love using it.
One issue only for me is - the small white bar at the bottom of the screen which shines too brightly in a dark room and spoils the light tranquility !
Please can you do away with this- 
otherwise the app. gets a 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (⭐️)

### 3/5 — Remove ‘Home Bar’

*2024-11-20, version 1.0*

override var prefersHomeIndicatorAutoHidden: Bool {
    return true
}

### 3/5 — WHY ONLY 24 HOUR SETTING?

*2024-06-28, version 1.0*

I wanted to like this simple to use clock, but I live in the US, so my sleepy old mind has to do calculations just to check the time. I can’t figure out how to set it to our actual time. Other than that, it seems to have useful limited options. Even thermometers have a way to change between F and C° ! How about it?

### 5/5 — It is what it says..

*2024-02-09, version 1.0*

Just what I wanted. Don’t need bells and whistles on a night clock, my phone has alarms etc already. Easy to choose font, colour and brightness. 
Only improvement I would like is to get rid of the scroll bar line which is a little too bright compared with my choice of dark screen.

### 5/5 — Simple Dimmable

*2023-10-12, version 1.0*

Exactly what I needed!  Just the time AND dimmable (slid finger up or down to control brightness)

### 5/5 — Finally a good clock app

*2023-05-06, version 1.0*

When you just need a clock for your room

### 5/5 — So so simple Bedside Clock

*2023-03-25, version 1.0*

This clock is amazing and so simple to set up. Get this and never look back. 100% and 5  star all the way. Love it

### 5/5 — Simple, Does only what it needs to do!

*2022-11-04, version 1.0*

The app advertises exactly what the app does, no ads, simple, just open it, swipe left right, up or down, double tap and go. Doesn’t drain battery, charged my iPad Air 5th gen to 100% unplugged it, slept, woke up with 87%, with airplane mode on it would be less, but I receive notifications etc throughout the night.

## Frequently asked questions about Bedtime Clock

### What does the Bedtime Clock app do?

This app provides a large, easily readable clock display optimized for nighttime use. It prevents your device's screen from sleeping and allows for adjustments to brightness, color, and font style, ensuring it's visible from a distance without being overly bright.

### What are the key features of this clock app?

Key features include a large, always-on display, adjustable brightness by swiping down, color changes by swiping sideways, font selection via double-tap, and a pinch-to-zoom gesture to switch between day and night modes. It also emphasizes no ads, no social media integration, and no collection of personal data.

### Is this app free or does it cost money?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for the full functionality.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility details such as specific operating system versions (iOS or Android) or device types. However, it is designed as a mobile application, implying it runs on smartphones and tablets.

### What are common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for use as a bedside clock, allowing users to check the time easily at night without needing to wake their device. It's also suitable for anyone who prefers a simple, distraction-free display for timekeeping, particularly those concerned about privacy and avoiding ads.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-04-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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