Comparison

bnClock vs AstroCaddy

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

AstroCaddy

Log astronomical observations, track the value of your equipment, and connect with a community of fellow stargazers. Catalog your gear, record celestial objects, and share your discoveries.

Highlights
  • Log astronomical observations
  • Track equipment value
  • Catalog telescopes and accessories
  • Share observations with community
  • Join astronomy groups
  • Leaderboards for points and net worth
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AstroCaddy is the social home for amateur astronomy. Log every observation, track the value of your gear, and share what you see with a community that gets it. Whether you're hunting Messier objects with a dobsonian, sketching planets through a refractor, or chasing your first Andromeda, AstroCaddy gives your nights under the stars a permanent home. — EQUIPMENT VAULT — Catalog your telescopes, eyepieces, cameras, mounts, and filters. AstroCaddy tracks the live market value of every piece in your collection, so you always know what your kit is worth. Take notes, attach photos, log purchase prices, and watch your net worth grow. — SKY LOG — Record every object you observe with the date, location, equipment used, and optional confirmation photo. Track streaks, earn points, and watch your lifetime tally climb. Hundreds of Messier and Caldwell deep-sky objects, plus planets, moons, and double stars — all in a searchable, sortable log. — COMMUNITY — Follow other astronomers. Comment on their observations. Join groups for your local club, your favorite scope brand, or whatever you're into. Climb monthly and all-time leaderboards by points, streak, or net worth. Built for amateurs, by an amateur. — ASTROCADDY PRO — AstroCaddy Pro is $4.99/month or $44.99/year. Free tier includes up to 6 equipment items. Pro unlocks unlimited vault items, group chat, advanced equipment tracking, and unlimited photo uploads. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://astrocaddy.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://astrocaddy.app/terms-of-service Questions or feedback? astrocaddydev@gmail.com

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AstroCaddy at 100% against bnClock's 55%. AstroCaddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). bnClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (35 vs 3). On price 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. AstroCaddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. bnClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AstroCaddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bnClock has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of bnClock's written reviews are positive against 100% of AstroCaddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bnClock ships an update every 2 months, AstroCaddy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
bnClock versus AstroCaddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbnClockAstroCaddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (35 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJim CalvinLuke Vandevere

Customer experience

bnClock

All ratings35 ratings
Positive68.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral20.7%
Negative24.1%

AstroCaddy

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

bnClock

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AstroCaddy

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is bnClock free?
bnClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AstroCaddy free?
AstroCaddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, bnClock or AstroCaddy?
AstroCaddy is rated higher. bnClock averages 3.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while AstroCaddy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Which is updated more often, bnClock or AstroCaddy?
bnClock ships an update every 2 months, and AstroCaddy every 9 days. Most recently, bnClock was updated on October 15, 2026 and AstroCaddy on October 10, 2026.

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