Comparison

Bedside Clock vs Impetus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bedside Clock

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
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Bedside alarm clock display a large digital clock on the bedside table. When the alarm goes off, you can turn it off via voice control. - Supports dynamic island, lock screen, and home screen display seconds. - Display time in standby mode in seconds. - Full-screen digital time display, allowing you to check the time anywhere in the room. - Hourly time chime, hourly reminder. - Voice control to stop alarm. When the alarm clock sounds, say "Stop" on the alarm clock interface, and the alarm clock will automatically turn off. - Convenient alarm clock settings, you can add multiple alarm clocks, set alarm clock music, repeat type, etc. - Supports time display in desktop widgets and lock screen widgets, updating seconds in real time.

About

Impetus

Features
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Impetus is an AI coach for people with ADHD — built to help you actually start. If you've ever stared at one simple task and physically couldn't begin, Impetus is for you. Instead of another to-do list that guilt-trips you, it does the hard first step with you. Just talk to it like texting a friend: • "I keep avoiding my taxes" — it breaks the task into the first tiny step and gets you moving • "Remind me to call the dentist tomorrow at 9" — it sets the reminder • "Find that email from my landlord and draft a reply" — it drafts it for you to review What Impetus does: • Turns what's in your head into clear next steps • Breaks scary tasks into a small, doable start • Reads your energy from the conversation and suggests the right next thing — a quick win when you're drained, the bigger task when you're firing • Sends gentle check-in reminders so you don't have to remember to open the app • A focus mode that can shield distracting apps while you work • Optional calendar and email help so it can get things done, not just talk about them The core is free. Impetus Plus ($9.99/month or $99.99/year) removes the daily limit and unlocks the full focus shield. Impetus is a productivity tool, not a doctor, therapist, or medical or mental-health professional. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Built for adults 18 and older. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getimpetus.app/privacy

Screenshots

Bedside Clock4 screens
Impetus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Impetus at none against Bedside Clock's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bedside Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Impetus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bedside Clock versus Impetus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedside ClockImpetus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB34 MB
Age rating9+17+
Developer章健 杨ROMAN VAXMAN

Bugs and requests

Bedside Clock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Impetus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bedside Clock

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Pro Version$2.99
2 purchases

Impetus

Subscriptions2
  • Impetus Plus$9.991 Month
  • Impetus Plus$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Bedside Clock free?
Bedside Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Impetus free?
Impetus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bedside Clock or Impetus have ads?
Bedside Clock shows ads; Impetus does not.

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