# Bedside Clock vs SimpleClock

The clearest difference is rating: SimpleClock at 5.0 against Bedside Clock's 4.5. SimpleClock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Bedside Clock's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bedside Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SimpleClock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimpleClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bedside Clock has 3.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Bedside Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimpleClock's.

Bedside Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleClock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedside Clock | SimpleClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-clock-time-widgets/id1333937391/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleclock-good-for-studying/id1517303911/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 11 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) | [Reo Shigeno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788864693) |

## 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


### SimpleClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleclock-good-for-studying/id1517303911)

A customizable clock app designed for studying, offering a clean interface with no ads or charges. Personalize the background, font, and text color, and utilize built-in stopwatch and timer functions. Widgets are now available for enhanced convenience.

**Highlights:** Customizable clock appearance, No ads or charges, Stopwatch function, Timer function, Widget support, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheer for the developer | $0.49 | one-time |
| Cheer for the developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cheer for the developer | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bedside Clock free?

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

### Is SimpleClock free?

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

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

SimpleClock is rated higher. Bedside Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while SimpleClock averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bedside Clock or SimpleClock have ads?

Bedside Clock shows ads; SimpleClock does not.

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

Bedside Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpleClock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bedside Clock was updated on October 13, 2026 and SimpleClock on October 1, 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.*