Comparison

bnClock vs ATclock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

bnClock

This app displays the time with exceptionally large numbers, ideal for nighttime viewing or as a travel alarm. It also offers current weather information and customizable alarm sounds, including music from your library. Personalize your experience with custom background colors or photos.

Highlights
  • Extra-large number display
  • Built-in alarm clock
  • Current weather and forecast
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Photo or slideshow backgrounds
  • Customizable background colors
Features
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Do you ever have trouble reading the clock in the middle of the night? bnClock (big numbers clock) provides the largest numbers your iPhone or iPad will allow. Great to use as travel alarm clock. Also a great use for an old iPhone or iPad. bnClock displays the current weather conditions and the forecast based on your current location. If you prefer, choose a particular location for the forecast. Or, turn off the weather display. Choose a built-in alarm sound, or a song from your music library to use for the alarms. Now with custom background colors, or, use a photograph or slide show as a background.

About

ATclock

Features
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The APP ATClock is for controlling the LED clock. Users can view the information anytime and anywhere after connecting. You can easily set the alarm, count down timer, brightness, switch the temperature unit, etc.

Screenshots

bnClock4 screens
ATclock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ATclock at weekly against bnClock's every 2 months. ATclock also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bnClock ships an update every 2 months, ATclock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
bnClock versus ATclock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbnClockATclock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJim CalvinADSMART TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

bnClock

No in-app purchases

None

ATclock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bnClock free?
bnClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATclock free?
ATclock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do bnClock or ATclock have ads?
Neither bnClock nor ATclock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bnClock or ATclock?
bnClock ships an update every 2 months, and ATclock weekly. Most recently, bnClock was updated on October 11, 2026 and ATclock on September 20, 2026.

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