# Bedside Clock vs Big Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Bedside Clock at 4.5 against Big Clock's 4.0. Bedside Clock also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 700). Big Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bedside Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Big Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bedside Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bedside Clock has 3.6K ratings behind it against 700, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Bedside Clock's written reviews are positive against 68% of Big Clock's.

Bedside Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Big Clock every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedside Clock | Big Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-clock-time-widgets/id1333937391/reviews)** | [4.0 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 700 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 67.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Bedside Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-clock-time-widgets/id1333937391)

Transform your device into a large, easy-to-read digital bedside clock. Features voice control to silence alarms and offers customizable hourly chimes. Supports dynamic island, lock screen, and home screen widgets for at-a-glance time checks.

**Highlights:** Large digital clock display, Voice control to stop alarms, Dynamic Island and lock screen support, Home screen widgets with real-time seconds, Customizable alarm settings, Hourly time chime and reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Useful features
- 🌟 Reliable alarm
- 🌟 Customizable display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and issues with updates
- 🔇 Weak or unreliable alarm volume
- 🔍 Confusing settings/UI
- 💰 Paid version doesn't remove ads
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm not working as expected
- Time/date display issues
- Landscape mode not functioning
- App crashes or fails to open
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- 12-hour clock mode
- Ability to remove seconds display
- More color/theme options
- Improved alarm customization
- Widget/home screen integration


### Big Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377)

Transform your iPhone into a stylish bedside clock with interactive widgets for your home screen, lock screen, and Dynamic Island. Enjoy customizable themes and essential information at a glance.

**Highlights:** Interactive iOS widgets, Stand-by mode widget, Dynamic Island support, Lock Screen widget with seconds, Transparent widget option, Full screen digital clock, Gradient themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Clock Pro. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great clock for nightstand or widget
- 👍 Stylish and complements iOS 26
- 👍 Useful seconds display
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Good for presentations and visibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget doesn't handle daylight saving changes
- 🐛 Widget doesn't always display time correctly
- 🐛 Constant review pop-ups blocking the clock
- 🐛 Occasional time freezing or display issues
- 🔋 Clock goes to sleep when phone does

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating time correctly
- Inconsistent time display between app and widget
- Review pop-ups blocking clock functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize font, size, and appearance
- Option to disable seconds display
- Landscape mode support
- More color/theme options
- Ability to tap widget to access settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bedside Clock free?

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

### Is Big Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bedside Clock or Big Clock?

Bedside Clock is rated higher. Bedside Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Big Clock averages 4.0 from 700 ratings.

### Do Bedside Clock or Big Clock have ads?

Bedside Clock shows ads; Big Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bedside Clock or Big Clock?

Bedside Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Big Clock every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bedside Clock was updated on September 25, 2026 and Big Clock on September 24, 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.*