Comparison

MillClock vs Starlight Clock

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

Starlight Clock

Features
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This is a digital and analog clock application with a starry sky motif. The constellation changes every hour. You can also set events in which locomotives appear at 10, 15, 20, 30, and 60 minute intervals. Sometimes shooting stars also stream. ***** The time text, analog clock, and constellations can be moved with the fingers. The analog clock and constellations can be zoomed in and out with two fingers. Seconds can also be displayed. Touching the time character switches to setting mode. The date and time can be changed to various formats by touching it in the setting mode. The display can be switched between 12-hour and 24-hour formats. Screen rotation in portrait and landscape orientation is also supported. By pressing buttons such as "2X" and "3X," the font size can be adjusted in steps. You can choose from 24 different constellations. The order of the constellations can be set to change randomly as well as in a predetermined order. The time signal can be set to one of 79 different tones.

Screenshots

MillClock4 screens
Starlight Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MillClock at none against Starlight Clock's 1. MillClock also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Starlight Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MillClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MillClock ships an update every 6 weeks, Starlight Clock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MillClock versus Starlight Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMillClockStarlight Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem TverdohlebMihoko Araki

In-app purchases

None

MillClock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Starlight Clock

One-time1
  • Starlight Clock with no ads$2.99

Questions

Is MillClock free?
MillClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starlight Clock free?
Starlight Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MillClock or Starlight Clock have ads?
Starlight Clock shows ads; MillClock does not.
Which is updated more often, MillClock or Starlight Clock?
MillClock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Starlight Clock every 3 months. Most recently, MillClock was updated on September 18, 2026 and Starlight Clock on July 28, 2026.

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