# StandClock vs Nightstand

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nightstand at 70% against StandClock's 0%. Nightstand also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (125 vs 1). StandClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nightstand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StandClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nightstand holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightstand has 125 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of StandClock's written reviews are positive against 70% of Nightstand's.

StandClock ships an update fortnightly, Nightstand every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StandClock | Nightstand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standclock/id1171228770/reviews) | **[4.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-bedside-clock-pro/id1219207528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Jezequel](https://appshunter.io/developer/962381871) | [Gianluca Di Maggio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040750224) |

## What reviewers say

### StandClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standclock/id1171228770)

This utility app provides a continuous display of the clock and weather. It functions as an alarm clock with customizable wake-up sounds and background color animations for a gentle awakening. It also includes alerts for device power, volume, and missing alarm songs.

**Highlights:** Continuous time and weather display, Customizable alarm clock, Favorite song for wake-up, Customizable background color animation, Alerts for device status and alarm issues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nightstand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-bedside-clock-pro/id1219207528)

Transform your device into a clear, dim bedside clock. It displays the time, weather, and battery level, with adjustable brightness and multiple color themes for optimal nighttime viewing.

**Highlights:** Large, readable digits in darkness, Real-time weather display, Visible battery level indicator, Tap-to-adjust brightness, Multiple color themes, Designed for low-light use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StandClock free?

StandClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nightstand free?

Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StandClock or Nightstand?

Nightstand is rated higher. StandClock averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nightstand averages 4.5 from 125 ratings.

### Do StandClock or Nightstand have ads?

Nightstand shows ads; StandClock does not.

### Which is updated more often, StandClock or Nightstand?

StandClock ships an update fortnightly, and Nightstand every 6 weeks. Most recently, StandClock was updated on August 15, 2026 and Nightstand on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*