Comparison

MillClock vs Long distance lamps(new)

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

Head to head
About

MillClock

Control the extensive features of your Nixie clock from your phone. Synchronize time with online references or your device, set alarms, and customize display effects. This app transforms your historical clock into a functional, modern decor piece for any space.

Highlights
  • Synchronize time with online references
  • Synchronize time with phone
  • Manual time correction
  • Alarm clock functionality
  • Hourly signal with customizable duration
  • Customizable display effects (smooth/abrupt transitions, colon blinks)
  • Backlight control with color slider
  • Automatic summer/winter time adjustment
Features
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Set the vast array of your clock’s functions via phone Set these functions and make the owner of a historical clock and a cutting edge functional decor for home and office. Synchronize time of your Nixie clock with the 4 time reference websites or Synchronize time of your Nixie clock with the time on your phone Correct time accuracy manually Alarm clock Date auto display Signal every hour. You can hear the strikes of every hour, shut them down at night, and set their duration. Smooth/Abrupt transition of digits – beautiful effects of time and date display. Blinks of Separation colons Turn on/off Backlight Slider for Backlight LED colours Auto switch to summer/winter time 12/24 hour format How to set the exact time on your Nixie clock via phone The main reason why Nixie clock owners connect their clocks to the Internet is to synchronize with the time reference websites. Or they synchronize the clock’s time with their phone’s time. The procedure is quite standard and simple. 1. Enter Wi-Fi mode on the clock. Push the right button (underlighting) on your Nixie clock and hold it for at least 4 seconds. Or you can push the grid key (#) on your Nixie clock Remote control. 2. Connect to Wi-Fi. When the LEDs go off download this application, enter the Wi-Fi point of access SSID and password in the application window. 3. Connect your phone to your Nixie clock. Enter the clock’s SSID and password. By default, the device name is "Millclock_V6" the password is "ML123456". Then, press the “Connect” button. If the connection is successful, the testing LED on the PCB will light steadily. Your Nixie clock receives exact time signals from the 4 websites that are filled in by default. The exact time will appear on your clock. 4. Or synchronize your Nixie clock with your phone’s time. After the Wi-Fi connection is established, press the “Sync time with phone” button in the application window. Your phone’s time will appear on your clock. What’s new? Setting your nixie clock via this version of application is very transparent and simple. It covers all main and superfluous tray of advanced settings. In case, you need help you are welcome to refer to our professional on-line support service.

About

Long distance lamps(new)

Synchronize multiple lights together for a unified lighting experience. Control all grouped lights simultaneously for coordinated illumination.

Highlights
  • Group multiple lights
  • Synchronize lights
  • Simultaneous control
  • Coordinated illumination
Features
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When you group multiple lights together, all lights in the group will be synchronized

Screenshots

MillClock4 screens
Long distance lamps(new)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MillClock at 75% against Long distance lamps(new)'s 0%. MillClock also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3). Long distance lamps(new)'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MillClock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MillClock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Long distance lamps(new)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MillClock ships an update every 6 weeks, Long distance lamps(new) every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MillClock versus Long distance lamps(new): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMillClockLong distance lamps(new)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem Tverdohleb言伟 曾

Customer experience

MillClock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Long distance lamps(new)

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

MillClock

No in-app purchases

None

Long distance lamps(new)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MillClock free?
MillClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Long distance lamps(new) free?
Long distance lamps(new) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MillClock or Long distance lamps(new)?
MillClock is rated higher. MillClock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Long distance lamps(new) averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do MillClock or Long distance lamps(new) have ads?
Neither MillClock nor Long distance lamps(new) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MillClock or Long distance lamps(new)?
MillClock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Long distance lamps(new) every 10 days. Most recently, MillClock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Long distance lamps(new) on October 12, 2026.

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