Nightstand vs Big Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Big Clock
This utility app displays the current day, time, and date in a large, full-screen digital format. It offers customization options for clock digit color and includes integrated alarm, timer, and stopwatch functionalities with advanced settings like repetition and lap tracking.
- Full-screen digital clock display
- Customizable digit colors
- Multiple alarm settings
- Countdown timer
- Stopwatch with lap feature
- Display day and date
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Big Clock: The Ultimate High-Visibility Digital Display. Never struggle to read the time again. Big Digital Clock transforms your entire screen into a massive, crystal-clear time hub. Whether you need a reliable bedside clock for your nightstand or a giant countdown timer for the gym, our app delivers maximum visibility with a minimalist touch. WHY USERS LOVE BIG CLOCK: The Biggest Display: A true full-screen experience designed for visibility from across the room. Aesthetic Themes: Personalize your display with vibrant neon colors and high-contrast glow effects. Precision Tools: Includes a high-contrast Stopwatch with Laps and a Countdown Timer for workouts or study sessions. Smart Nightstand Alarms: Set multiple alarms with custom snooze, repetition, and loud wake-up tones. KEY FEATURES: 12/24 Hour Toggle: Switch formats instantly to suit your preference. Full Customization: Use the professional color picker to match your room’s aesthetic. Stay Punctual: A simple, distraction-free interface that stays active while you work or sleep. Stay punctual with the most readable clock on the App Store. Download Big Digital Clock today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nightstand at 70% against Big Clock's 0%. Nightstand also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (126 vs 3). Big Clock's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Nightstand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Big Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nightstand holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightstand has 126 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Nightstand's written reviews are positive against 0% of Big Clock's.
Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, Big Clock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nightstand | Big Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (126 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 126 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianluca Di Maggio | Kevin Ghori |
Customer experience
Nightstand
Big Clock
In-app purchases
Nightstand
- Remove Ads$1.99
Big Clock
- Big Digital Clock Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
- Big Digital Clock Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Big Digital Clock Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
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