Comparison

Nightstand vs Nocturn

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

Nocturn

Features
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Nocturn is the ultimate minimalist nightstand clock designed specifically to look beautiful in the dark while protecting your device's screen. Whether you're charging your phone overnight or just want a distraction-free desk clock, Nocturn delivers a premium, distraction-free experience with a pure, true-black background that saves battery on OLED displays and eliminates harsh glare in dark rooms. Key Features: • Burn-In Protection: The clock face slowly and imperceptibly drifts across your screen to prevent OLED burn-in, keeping your display completely safe during long hours of use. • Dual Modes: Choose between our signature, ultra-crisp digital display or the elegant, minimalist analog clock face featuring sleek tick markers. • Customizable Colors: Match your room's aesthetic or mood with a fully customizable color picker. • Always-On Wakelock: Keep the screen awake indefinitely so the time is always just a glance away. • True Dark Mode: Pure black backgrounds mean the pixels on OLED screens actually turn off, saving battery and keeping your room dark. • 12 & 24 Hour Formats: Easily toggle your preferred time format. Elegant, functional, and completely safe for your screen. Upgrade your nightstand with Nocturn.

Screenshots

Nightstand4 screens
Nocturn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nocturn at none against Nightstand's 1. Nocturn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Nightstand's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price 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. Nocturn asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, Nocturn every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nightstand versus Nocturn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightstandNocturn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Di MaggioAPPXIDIAN LABS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nightstand

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Nocturn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nightstand free?
Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nocturn free?
Nocturn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nightstand or Nocturn have ads?
Nightstand shows ads; Nocturn does not.
Which is updated more often, Nightstand or Nocturn?
Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nocturn every 5 months. Most recently, Nightstand was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nocturn on November 5, 2026.

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