Comparison

Nightstand vs Smart TV Guide

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

Smart TV Guide

Features
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Smart TV Guide helps you decide what to watch in seconds. Browse TV programs for France, Belgium and Switzerland in a clear, fast app designed for relaxed evenings in front of the TV. • See what is on now and what is coming up next. • Browse several days of schedules with a 24-hour timeline. • Quickly search for a channel and open its detailed page. • Add your favorite channels and keep them at the top of your guide. • Set a reminder before a show you do not want to miss. • Choose your country, theme and a compact layout that fits your habits. • Refresh the schedule whenever you want, with a Wi-Fi-only option to help limit mobile data usage. Your favorites, country and display preferences stay on your device. No account is required to use the guide. The free version may show native ads. Smart TV Guide is a TV program guide: it does not stream television channels or replace a TV subscription.

Screenshots

Nightstand4 screens
Smart TV Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart TV Guide at every 9 days against Nightstand's every 6 weeks. 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 Smart TV Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, Smart TV Guide every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nightstand versus Smart TV Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNightstandSmart TV Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Di MaggioTheo Vankoekelberg

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nightstand

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Smart TV Guide

One-time1
  • Smart TV Guide Plus$3.99

Questions

Is Nightstand free?
Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TV Guide free?
Smart TV Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nightstand or Smart TV Guide have ads?
Both Nightstand and Smart TV Guide show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nightstand or Smart TV Guide?
Nightstand ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart TV Guide every 9 days. Most recently, Nightstand was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart TV Guide on November 10, 2026.

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