# Nightstand vs Dock

The clearest difference is ads: Dock at none against Nightstand's shown. Dock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Nightstand's advantage is ratings volume (126 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nightstand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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.

Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, Dock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nightstand | Dock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-bedside-clock-pro/id1219207528/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-standby-clock-and-planets/id6771570227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gianluca Di Maggio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040750224) | [Ali Corak](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771570229) |

## What reviewers say

### Nightstand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-bedside-clock-pro/id1219207528)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Dock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dock-standby-clock-and-planets/id6771570227)

Transform your iPhone into a beautiful charging display with elegant clocks and an animated planetary system. Enjoy a distraction-free design perfect for your desk or nightstand, with automatic launch via shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Animated planetary system with real rotation, Six distinct clock styles, Live moon phase rendering, Automatic launch via Apple Shortcuts, Distraction-free, dark-first design, Screen saver timing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nightstand free?

Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dock free?

Dock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nightstand or Dock?

Dock is rated higher. Nightstand averages 4.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Dock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nightstand or Dock have ads?

Nightstand shows ads; Dock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nightstand or Dock?

Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dock weekly. Most recently, Nightstand was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dock on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*