# Disappearing Bedside Clock > Disappearing bedside clock with touch, wave, and vibration activation. (iPhone/iPad app by Midnight Oil Enterprises LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disappearing-bedside-clock/id870111622 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Midnight Oil Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/465985784) - Category: Utilities, Health & Fitness - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.30/5 from 92 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 1 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-05-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-20 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disappearing-bedside-clock/id870111622/reviews.md ## What is Disappearing Bedside Clock? A bedside clock that keeps you in the dark—except when you want to know the time. The clock display disappears after an adjustable time interval, letting you (and the device) rest peacefully. Touch the screen to check the time, which will again disappear after the adjustable interval. On iPhones in portrait orientation, you don't have to touch the screen to see the time. Simply wave your hand in front of the screen to activate the iPhone's proximity detector and the time display! Or, on all devices, enable adaptive vibration sensing to activate the display with a touch to your nightstand or even a footstep on your floor. Optional brightness dimming is also provided, which lowers the screen's backlight brightness on LCD devices once the clock has disappeared to produce an even darker display and lower power consumption. (The backlight is dimmed as low as possible automatically, but it is not turned off. On iPhones in portrait orientation, holding your hand in front of phone's proximity sensor for a full second will turn off the backlight. ) If you have enabled "Hey Siri!" you can activate the time display with your voice. Simply say "Hey Siri! Goodbye." to see the time! Use Siri to enable Do Not Disturb mode and manage alarms. Embrace the darkness! Features: * Digital or analog, 12 or 24-hour time display options (2 & 3-finger long press toggles) * Swipe right or tap to display the time * Adjustable, automatic time-display fadeout * Swipe left to immediately darken the display * Double tap to toggle between automatic disappearance mode and always-on time display * Pan vertically with two fingers to adjust undimmed display brightness * Optional automatic backlight dimming * Select normal or thin display fonts (one-finger long press to toggle) * Customize the time-display color * Hide date option * No-touch activation > proximity detection on iPhones in portrait orientation > adaptive vibration sensing > voice activation using Siri The default vibration sensitivity setting is quite high, so you may want to decrease it slightly if ambient vibrations are triggering the display unintentionally. No ads, no in-app purchases, no nonsense. ## Key features - 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 ## Chart rankings - #188 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store) ## What do users think of Disappearing Bedside Clock? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🌑 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 **Cons** - 🔋 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 **Commonly reported bugs** - Settings change on their own - App crashes on open after 14.2 update - Long-proximity gesture doesn't work - Backlight trick doesn't work in iOS 13 - Screen doesn't go off - Screen stuck at full brightness - Screen doesn't go completely dark - Backlight always on faintly - Wave feature works intermittently - Crash on open **Most requested features** - Add outside temperature - Add alarm function - Add snooze/off button for iOS alarm - Option for specific hours for always-on vs. vibrate - Add weather information - Change background color ## Recent user reviews (10 of 82) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disappearing-bedside-clock/id870111622/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I bought a nightstand charger just for this app! ❤️ *2026-05-28, version 1.4.6* 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! ### 5/5 — Great! *2026-02-26, version 1.4.6* 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. ### 5/5 — Best Clock App Ever! *2026-01-25, version 1.4.6* 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! ### 5/5 — GOAT! *2025-05-12, version 1.4.6* Best clock app going and I’ve had a few! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2025-04-23, version 1.4.6* Has what I need: dimmable for wife. ### 5/5 — A simply perfect application *2024-04-09, version 1.4.6* I am using this app in an iPhone 15 with firmware 17,4,1. This version has a very good way to show a dimmed clock, and I even considered leaving this bedside clock. It no! With this version of iPhone and firmware, the bedside clock become… perfect? I have it set to dissolve the clock after few se mods an set the color to a warm tone. And if I touch the iPhone in the dark (or even just kick the bedside desk, it elegantly gissokves the displayed clock and darkens totally the display. Using it for years, and will keep using it for more years. Kudos for you! ### 5/5 — Indispensable *2024-02-08, version 1.4.6* One of my favorite apps ever ### 2/5 — Light stays on *2023-10-01, version 1.4.6* Wish I had not purchased it. The light/time will go off after a few seconds, but the screen light still stays on. Meaning the screen is black but there is a white hue that creates a constant light. You are better off putting the clock on the main screen of your phone/iPad and just touching it to see the time. ### 5/5 — I like it *2022-12-08, version 1.4.4* I like it because it does not bother my wife at night. That’s good for both of us. Been married 56 years. ### 5/5 — Favorite app! *2021-11-12, version 1.4.4* 1. Yay no subscription needed! One time cost that’s SO worth it! 2. It’s the only clock app that truly goes dim enough that it doesn’t prompt wakefulness. How can anyone sleep with a bright green Lght in their face? This one is SO subtle. Don’t judge it as too dim if you look at it in the day. Your night vision is keen if not polluted by light. 3. The simple analog face is also conducive to sleep. This is the only app I’ve seen that isn’t too “busy” with second hands and some even have ads! , all of which busy the mind. Bella and whistles are not helpful for sleep. 4. TIP: to dim, turn to portrait, not landscape. Put 2 fingers at top of clock and slowly, without stoping, scroll to the bottom. I had to ask developer how to do this. He was SO responsive & helpful! 5. I use this every night instead of a bedside clock. (If I wake, I need to know the time to know if I should go back to sleep or start waking up.) Great app! ## Frequently asked questions about Disappearing Bedside Clock ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.6 — 2023-04-30 Minor bug fixes to support dark mode. ### 1.4.5 — 2023-04-17 Version 1.4.5 is updated to latest iOS versions. ### 1.4.4 — 2018-01-05 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Version 1.4.4 includes these enhancements: * Hides the home bar indicator on the iPhone X * Provides separate analog and digital 12/24 hour display options * Optimized for iOS 11 We hope Disappearing Bedside Clock meets your nighttime timekeeping needs. Please tell your friends and consider leaving a review in the App Store. As always, thanks for using our apps. We appreciate your support! ### 1.4.3 — 2015-11-03 Version 1.4.3 addresses several issues: * Provides show/hide date option * Increases the minimum duration of 1, 2, & 3-finger long press gestures to a full second to reduce unintended gesturing * Fixes zero-valued parameter restoration bug We hope Disappearing Bedside Clock meets your nighttime timekeeping needs. Please tell your friends and consider leaving a review in the App Store. As always, thanks for using our apps. We appreciate your support! ### 1.4.2 — 2015-04-09 Version 1.4.2 addresses several issues: * Lowers the default vibration sensitivity value * Uses heavy font (bolder than bold) for activation indication * Decreases digital clock font size in the Settings mini-clock to avoid possible truncation We hope Disappearing Bedside Clock meets your nighttime timekeeping needs. Please tell your friends and consider leaving a review in the App Store. As always, thanks for using our apps. 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