# Bedside Clock vs OpenRock

The clearest difference is rating: Bedside Clock at 4.5 against OpenRock's 3.0. Bedside Clock also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 2). OpenRock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bedside Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OpenRock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bedside Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bedside Clock has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedside Clock | OpenRock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-clock-time-widgets/id1333937391/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openrock/id6475270460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [章健 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566849627) | [YI Zhao (SHENZHEN) Co.,limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723789397) |

## 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


### OpenRock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openrock/id6475270460)

Customize your earbuds with this app. Adjust sound settings, gestures, and power options. Keep your earbuds updated with the latest firmware.

**Highlights:** Equalizer settings, Gesture customization, Spatial sound control, Sound balance adjustment, Auto power off settings, Voice prompt options, Find my buds feature, Firmware upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bedside Clock free?

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

### Is OpenRock free?

OpenRock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Bedside Clock is rated higher. Bedside Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while OpenRock averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bedside Clock or OpenRock have ads?

Bedside Clock shows ads; OpenRock does not.

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

Bedside Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenRock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bedside Clock was updated on September 28, 2026 and OpenRock on September 8, 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.*