# Nightstand vs Digital Clock

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Digital Clock at 14.0 against Nightstand's 17.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nightstand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Digital Clock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Nightstand against 4.4 for Digital Clock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 153 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Nightstand's written reviews are positive against 65% of Digital Clock's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nightstand | Digital Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-bedside-clock-pro/id1219207528/reviews)** | [4.4 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-big-led/id1535205851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gianluca Di Maggio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040750224) | [Edwin Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530170225) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Digital Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-clock-big-led/id1535205851)

Transform your device into a stylish digital clock with a customizable LED display. Choose from various time formats, colors, and fonts. Includes white noise for focus or sleep and an alarm function.

**Highlights:** Customizable LED display, 12/24 hour mode, Show/hide date, Font and color selection, White noise generator, Alarm function

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Trials | $12.99 | per year |
| Clock Font | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clock Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $24.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple design
- 🎨 Customizable colors and display options
- 💡 Useful night light/bedside clock functionality
- 📱 Easy to set up and use
- 🌙 Soft, non-intrusive display for nighttime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Annoying sound when seconds change
- 🚫 Cannot be placed on home screen
- 💸 Paid features required for full functionality
- ⚪ Bright white status/navigation bar at bottom is intrusive
- 🔆 No in-app brightness control (must use phone settings)

**Reported bugs**

- App display cuts off numbers on iPad Pro (resolved in v15.1)
- App times out with phone's auto-lock feature
- Date format inconsistency (TUE, 29 NOV vs TUE, NOV 29)
- Reminder feature unclear/non-functional as alarm

**Requested features**

- Alarm functionality (not just reminders)
- In-app brightness adjustment without leaving app
- Eliminate or dim the white navigation bar at bottom
- Full-screen mode to hide status bar and home indicator
- Easy landscape/portrait orientation toggle within app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nightstand free?

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

### Is Digital Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nightstand or Digital Clock?

Nightstand is rated higher. Nightstand averages 4.5 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Digital Clock averages 4.4 from 153 ratings.

### Do Nightstand or Digital Clock have ads?

Both Nightstand and Digital Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nightstand or Digital Clock?

Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, and Digital Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nightstand was updated on September 21, 2026 and Digital Clock on September 22, 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.*