Disappearing Bedside Clock

Name: Disappearing Bedside Clock
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.3 (90 reviews)
Author: Midnight Oil Enterprises LLC

by Midnight Oil Enterprises LLC

90 ratings

82 reviews

#197 in paid Utilities

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$2.99

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macOS Compatibility

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This bedside clock fades the display after an adjustable time, allowing for a peaceful rest. Touch, wave, or even a footstep can reveal the time. It offers optional dimming and voice activation for convenience.

✓Disappearing clock display

✓Touch, wave, or vibration activation

✓Adjustable time fadeout

✓Optional brightness dimming

✓Voice activation with Siri

✓Digital or analog display

✓Customizable time color

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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Disappearing Bedside Clock. Based on 90 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 25 positives and 25 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

🌑Dark and dim display
👆Tap to wake functionality
✨Simple and elegant design
💡Customizable colors
🚫No subscriptions needed
👍Excellent customer support
⏰Works with iOS alarm
🌙Ideal for sleeping
💡Vibration activation
🌟Indispensable app
💯GOAT status
✅Works as promised
✨Pure black background
💡Motion/vibration activation
💡Always on option
💡Fade out feature
💡Quick time display
💡Discreet night light
💡No annoying glow
💡Easy to see time
💡Solves light problem
💡No fluff features
💡Reliable and easy
💡Minimalistic quality
💡Works with Siri

Negative things

🔋Battery drain concerns
💡Screen stays backlit
🐛Settings change on own
🐛Crash on update
🚫No alarm function
🚫Notifications all night
🐛Long-proximity gesture issues
🐛Backlight trick doesn't work
🐛iOS 13 update issues
💡White hue on screen
💡Screen doesn't go completely dark
💡Backlight always on
💡Incompatible with iPad Pro
💡Too complicated settings
💡Screen stuck at full brightness
💡Drains battery quickly
💡Screen doesn't turn off
💡Warm phone overnight
💡Super bright in disappeared mode
💡Still some light visible
💡Cannot turn screen off completely
💡White bar too bright
💡Backlight always on faintly
💡Too easy to tap screen
💡Vibration feature intermittent

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What's New in Disappearing Bedside Clock

1.4.6

April 30, 2023

Minor bug fixes to support dark mode.

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Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

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I bought a nightstand charger just for this app! ❤️

I’ve been using Disappearing Bedside Clock (DBC) nightly for years. I keep my bedroom dark, and when I wake up in the middle of the night I simply tap my nightstand to see the time displayed for a few seconds. Beautifully designed, it’s the unique app I didn’t know I needed until I started using it. Bravo!

not@work

2 months ago

Great!

Just what I was looking for. I like a dark room when sleeping but also like to occasionally check the time. This product allows my room to stay dark and when I need to see the time I just tap my iPhone screen and the time is displayed for a second or two (define in settings), then dark again.

TraderPop

5 months ago

Best Clock App Ever!

This is the best Clock app that I have ever tried for my iPhone(s)! Over the years I have tried dozens of clock and clock/alarm apps. Most of them have alarms, which is good for some people and a lot of fluff. I just wanted a simple Clock app that worked. When I found this Disappearing Beside Clock, it was exactly what I was looking for. This is a simple uncomplicated app that worked perfectly all the time. I have been using this Clock app for a lot of years and will keep using it. Also, the customer service is top-notch and they are always there to help. I hope you keep updating this app because in my opinion, there’s nothing out there that even comes close. The iPhone has their standby mode with all the features, but I can only use it if I am charging it all the time. I do not have to do it with this app. Please keep the updates coming cause I wanna keep using this. Thanks for creating a great product!

BuddyRJ

6 months ago

GOAT!

Best clock app going and I’ve had a few!

pjmars63

a year ago

Great app!

Has what I need: dimmable for wife.

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Settings change on their own

Bug

App crashes on open after 14.2 update

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add outside temperature

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Add alarm function

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FAQ

What does the Disappearing Bedside Clock app do?

This app functions as a bedside clock where the display automatically fades out after a set period, allowing for a darker environment. The time can be revealed by touching the screen, waving your hand (on iPhones in portrait), or through adaptive vibration sensing.

How can I see the time on the Disappearing Bedside Clock?

You can see the time by touching the screen, which will then fade out after an adjustable interval. On iPhones in portrait mode, a wave of your hand in front of the screen activates the display. Additionally, adaptive vibration sensing allows for activation with a touch to your nightstand or even a footstep.

Is the Disappearing Bedside Clock app free to use?

Yes, the Disappearing Bedside Clock app is completely free to use. It explicitly states 'No ads, no in-app purchases, no nonsense,' indicating it is a free application without any associated costs or monetization strategies.

What devices is the Disappearing Bedside Clock compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices, specifically mentioning iPhones for proximity detection features. It also refers to 'all devices' for adaptive vibration sensing and general functionality, suggesting compatibility with both iOS and potentially Android devices, though specific details are not provided.

Can I customize the clock display?

Yes, the app offers several customization options for the clock display. You can choose between digital or analog formats, select 12 or 24-hour time, customize the time display color, and choose between normal or thin display fonts. There is also an option to hide the date.