# Simple Clock vs Nightstand Plus

The clearest difference is price: Simple Clock at Free against Nightstand Plus's $5.99. Simple Clock also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (297 vs 14). Nightstand Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Simple Clock is free to download; Nightstand Plus costs $5.99 up front. Simple Clock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Nightstand Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Simple Clock against 4.6 for Nightstand Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Clock has 297 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Simple Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nightstand Plus's.

Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, Nightstand Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Clock | Nightstand Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock-study-with-me/id1462926848/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-plus/id6523421604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [乃君 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337343608) | [Bitwise Development Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756051079) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clock-study-with-me/id1462926848)

A straightforward digital clock designed for focus and study sessions. It offers a simple interface with essential timekeeping functions and customizable themes to enhance your work environment.

**Highlights:** Basic time, date, week display, Countdown timer, Timing function, Pomodoro timer, Multiple themes and fonts, Custom background image

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| unlock all contents | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Developer | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and ease of use
- 🌟 Good for study focus
- 🖼️ Customizable backgrounds/fonts
- ✨ Minimalist design
- 🚫 Ad-free (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require payment
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate/find options
- ⏳ Limited timer duration (free version)
- 📱 Some users report unresponsiveness
- 💸 Paid features should be free

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot exit timer mode
- App unresponsive on some devices
- Quit working correctly, stuck on military time
- Cannot change clock design
- Not compatible with iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add alarm function
- Allow setting custom wallpaper and adjusting its size/position
- Add option to change font color with custom images
- Add a countdown feature
- Add PiP mode for iPad


### Nightstand Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-plus/id6523421604)

Transform your device into a stylish, always-on bedside clock with customizable displays, multiple alarms, and integrated weather. Perfect for older devices or anyone seeking a functional and attractive clock for home or travel.

**Highlights:** Always-on bedside clock display, Local weather integration, Customizable screen elements, Multiple flexible alarms, Built-in alarm sounds or Apple Music playlists, 30 preloaded or custom backgrounds, Sleep timer with white noise or music

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Clock free?

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

### Is Nightstand Plus free?

Nightstand Plus costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Clock or Nightstand Plus?

Nightstand Plus is rated higher. Simple Clock averages 4.5 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Nightstand Plus averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Simple Clock or Nightstand Plus have ads?

Simple Clock shows ads; Nightstand Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Clock or Nightstand Plus?

Simple Clock ships an update fortnightly, and Nightstand Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Clock was updated on October 16, 2026 and Nightstand Plus on October 13, 2026.

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