# Bedtime Clock vs When

The clearest difference is rating: When at 4.7 against Bedtime Clock's 3.9. When also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and review sentiment (90% vs 72%). Bedtime Clock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

When holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Bedtime Clock's written reviews are positive against 90% of When's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedtime Clock | When |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-clock-no-fuss/id1369887973/reviews) | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 15 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mixed Reality Lab, University of Nottingham](https://appshunter.io/developer/550162555) | [磊 岑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102462338) |

## What reviewers say

### Bedtime Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedtime-clock-no-fuss/id1369887973)

A minimalist bedside clock designed for nighttime use. It features a large, easily visible display that prevents your device from sleeping and offers simple controls for brightness, color, and font. The app prioritizes privacy by not collecting personal data or requiring internet access.

**Highlights:** Large, visible time display, Adjustable brightness, Customizable color, Multiple font options, Day and night modes, No ads or personal data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🌟 Just a clock, no ads or junk
- 🎨 Customizable font, size, color, brightness
- 💡 Great for night time visibility
- 🚀 Works as expected, no fuss

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚪ Annoying white bar at bottom
- ⚙️ No settings menu
- ⏳ Settings not saved
- 📏 Fixed 24-hour format only
- ❓ Default clock face sometimes changes size

**Reported bugs**

- White bar at the bottom of the screen is too bright and cannot be turned off
- Default clock face sometimes goes extra large without reason
- No 'about' information or settings menu accessible

**Requested features**

- Option to save settings
- 12-hour time format option
- Ability to turn off the white home bar
- Option for seconds to flash
- Settings menu for more options


### When

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-flip-clock/id1539325158)

This app offers a minimalist flip clock experience with customizable widgets. It features a full-screen display with classic page-turning animations and adjustable brightness. Personalize your time display with options for seconds, date, and week.

**Highlights:** Full-screen classic flip animation, Minimalist design style, Customizable time display (seconds, date, week), 12/24 hour mode switching, Adjustable screen brightness, Multiple widget options (Flip Clock, Digital Clock, Calendar, Progress Bar, Disc Clock)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bedtime Clock free?

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

### Is When free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bedtime Clock or When?

When is rated higher. Bedtime Clock averages 3.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while When averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do Bedtime Clock or When have ads?

When shows ads; Bedtime Clock does not.

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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.*
