Comparison

Nightstand vs Background Creator(Pro)

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

Background Creator(Pro)

Easily create custom solid color backgrounds for your projects. Input a hex code to generate a background instantly, with options to adjust size and border radius for perfect personalization. Ideal for designers and personal use.

Highlights
  • Generate solid color backgrounds
  • Input hex color codes
  • Adjustable background size
  • Customizable border radius
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Introducing Background Creator: Solid Color Generator, the ultimate solution for crafting stunning solid backgrounds tailored to your exact specifications. Whether you're a graphic designer, social media influencer, or simply someone who loves to personalize their digital space, this versatile app empowers you to create flawless backgrounds without ads! Using Background Creator, you have everything you need right at your fingertips. Simply enter your desired hex color code, and watch as the app transforms it into a beautifully solid background in seconds. But that's not all – Background Creator offers a range of customization options to ensure your background fits your vision perfectly. Adjust the size of your background to suit the dimensions of your project, whether you're designing a social media post, crafting a website banner, or creating digital artwork. Want to add a touch of elegance? Customize the border radius to create soft, rounded corners that enhance the overall aesthetic. Download the app today and unlock a world of creative possibilities at your fingertips. Developed by Anvaysoft Programmer- Hrishi Suthar Made with love in India

Screenshots

Nightstand4 screens
Background Creator(Pro)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nightstand at 70% against Background Creator(Pro)'s 0%. Nightstand also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.5 vs 1.0). Background Creator(Pro)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Nightstand is free to download; Background Creator(Pro) costs $2.99 up front. Nightstand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Background Creator(Pro) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nightstand holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightstand has 126 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Background Creator(Pro)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, Background Creator(Pro) every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Nightstand versus Background Creator(Pro): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightstandBackground Creator(Pro)
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (126 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings126 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Di MaggioHrishi Suthar

Customer experience

Nightstand

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

Background Creator(Pro)

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nightstand

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Background Creator(Pro)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nightstand free?
Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Background Creator(Pro) free?
Background Creator(Pro) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nightstand or Background Creator(Pro)?
Nightstand is rated higher. Nightstand averages 4.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Background Creator(Pro) averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nightstand or Background Creator(Pro) have ads?
Nightstand shows ads; Background Creator(Pro) does not.
Which is updated more often, Nightstand or Background Creator(Pro)?
Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, and Background Creator(Pro) every 8 months. Most recently, Nightstand was updated on October 20, 2026 and Background Creator(Pro) on October 22, 2026.

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