Comparison

Nightstand vs Big Clock

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

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.

Highlights
  • Full-screen digital clock display
  • Customizable digit colors
  • Multiple alarm settings
  • Countdown timer
  • Stopwatch with lap feature
  • Display day and date
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Nightstand4 screens
Big Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nightstand versus Big Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightstandBig Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (126 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Di MaggioKevin Ghori

Customer experience

Nightstand

All ratings126 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Big Clock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nightstand

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

Big Clock

Subscriptions3
  • Big Digital Clock Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Big Digital Clock Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Big Digital Clock Yearly Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Nightstand free?
Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Clock free?
Big Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nightstand or Big Clock?
Nightstand is rated higher. Nightstand averages 4.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Big Clock averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Nightstand or Big Clock have ads?
Both Nightstand and Big Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nightstand or Big Clock?
Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, and Big Clock every 3 months. Most recently, Nightstand was updated on October 16, 2026 and Big Clock on October 3, 2026.

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