Comparison

Nightstand vs Stand Clock Display

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

Head to head
About

Nightstand

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
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Turn your iPhone into the perfect bedside clock — beautiful, dim, and always readable in the dark. No squinting. No fumbling. Just tap to wake, one glance to know. — WHAT YOU GET · A clean, large-digit clock that's easy to read in complete darkness · Real-time weather so you wake up knowing what to wear · 3-day weather forecast · Portrait mode — use Nightstand upright on your nightstand or desk · Battery level always visible — no surprises in the morning · Tap anywhere to adjust screen brightness instantly · Multiple color themes: cool blue, warm gray, night green and much more · Choose your perfect font — from classic digital to minimal thin, rounded, serif and more · A sleep reminder that nudges you to wind down at your chosen time each night — DESIGNED FOR NIGHT Most clock apps are built for daytime. Nightstand is built for the dark — low brightness by default, soothing colors, and zero distractions. Put your phone on the charger, open Nightstand, and your nightstand is transformed. — PERFECT FOR · Bedside use while charging overnight · Hotel rooms and travel (no more clock-hunting) · Desk use as an ambient time display

About

Stand Clock Display

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a stylish, always-on desk clock. Features include customizable timers, Pomodoro sessions, and adjustable brightness for day or night use. Ideal for home, office, or study.

Highlights
  • Always-on display
  • Customizable clock face
  • Countdown timers
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Date display option
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a stylish stand clock and always-on desk display.Simple. Clean. Convenient. Stand Clock Display is perfect as a desk clock, night clock, bedside clock, or standby display - at home, in the office, or during work sessions. ALWAYS ON DISPLAY Keep the screen always on, even if your device supports auto-dimming. Quickly adjust brightness to maximum or minimum for comfortable use day or night. CLOCK Use your iPhone or iPad as a standby desk clock or night clock with a clean, minimal design. TIMER* Set countdown timers up to 24 hours - perfect for work, cooking, studying, or daily routines. POMODORO* Boost productivity with the Pomodoro Technique: - 25 minutes of focus. - 5 or 10 minutes of break. CUSTOMIZATION* Personalize your clock: - Change colors. - Choose time format. - Show or hide the date.Instantly adjust brightness. * - Upgrade to Pro Version in order to unlock all advanced features.

Screenshots

Nightstand4 screens
Stand Clock Display4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nightstand and Stand Clock Display both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Nightstand's written reviews are positive against 38% of Stand Clock Display's. Nightstand also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Stand Clock Display's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Nightstand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stand Clock Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Nightstand against 4.4 for Stand Clock Display. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 145 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Nightstand's written reviews are positive against 38% of Stand Clock Display's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, Stand Clock Display every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nightstand versus Stand Clock Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightstandStand Clock Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (125 ratings) — better4.4 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better38.1% of reviews
Number of ratings125145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Di MaggioVladislav Kovalyov

Customer experience

Nightstand

All ratings125 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Stand Clock Display

All ratings145 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative47.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nightstand

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Stand Clock Display

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is Nightstand free?
Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stand Clock Display free?
Stand Clock Display is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nightstand or Stand Clock Display?
Nightstand is rated higher. Nightstand averages 4.5 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Stand Clock Display averages 4.4 from 145 ratings.
Do Nightstand or Stand Clock Display have ads?
Both Nightstand and Stand Clock Display show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nightstand or Stand Clock Display?
Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stand Clock Display every 4 months. Most recently, Nightstand was updated on September 21, 2026 and Stand Clock Display on September 20, 2026.

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