Comparison

Nightstand vs ClockSnd

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

ClockSnd

Features
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Welcome to a world where time-traking is an art, and you are the artist. Our clock customization app is designed for both clock aficionados and those who appreciate a touch of personal flair in their daily lives. With an intuitive interface, you can track and enjoy a variety of clock designs, collect and save your favorites, and even design your own from scratch. Choose from an extensive range of background colors, clock styles, shadows, fonts, and more to create a clock that's uniquely yours. Share your designs with our community and find inspiration in a diverse collection of user-created clocks. Make every moment your own with our app—where your imagination sets the time.

Screenshots

Nightstand4 screens
ClockSnd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClockSnd at none against Nightstand's 1. ClockSnd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ClockSnd asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, ClockSnd daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nightstand versus ClockSnd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightstandClockSnd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Di MaggioVladyslav Romaniv

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nightstand

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

ClockSnd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nightstand free?
Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClockSnd free?
ClockSnd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nightstand or ClockSnd have ads?
Nightstand shows ads; ClockSnd does not.
Which is updated more often, Nightstand or ClockSnd?
Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, and ClockSnd daily. Most recently, Nightstand was updated on October 20, 2026 and ClockSnd on October 7, 2026.

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