# Big Clock vs Nightstand Plus

The clearest difference is price: Big Clock at Free against Nightstand Plus's $5.99. Big Clock also leads on ratings volume (700 vs 14) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Nightstand Plus's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Big Clock is free to download; Nightstand Plus costs $5.99 up front. Big Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nightstand Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nightstand Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Clock has 700 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Big Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nightstand Plus's.

Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, Nightstand Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Clock | Nightstand Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-plus/id6523421604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **700** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [Bitwise Development Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756051079) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-clock-pro-time-widgets/id1495547377)

Transform your iPhone into a stylish bedside clock with interactive widgets for your home screen, lock screen, and Dynamic Island. Enjoy customizable themes and essential information at a glance.

**Highlights:** Interactive iOS widgets, Stand-by mode widget, Dynamic Island support, Lock Screen widget with seconds, Transparent widget option, Full screen digital clock, Gradient themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Clock Pro. | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great clock for nightstand or widget
- 👍 Stylish and complements iOS 26
- 👍 Useful seconds display
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Good for presentations and visibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget doesn't handle daylight saving changes
- 🐛 Widget doesn't always display time correctly
- 🐛 Constant review pop-ups blocking the clock
- 🐛 Occasional time freezing or display issues
- 🔋 Clock goes to sleep when phone does

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating time correctly
- Inconsistent time display between app and widget
- Review pop-ups blocking clock functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize font, size, and appearance
- Option to disable seconds display
- Landscape mode support
- More color/theme options
- Ability to tap widget to access settings


### 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 Big Clock free?

Big 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, Big Clock or Nightstand Plus?

Nightstand Plus is rated higher. Big Clock averages 4.0 out of 5 from 700 ratings, while Nightstand Plus averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

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

Neither Big Clock nor Nightstand Plus shows ads.

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

Big Clock ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nightstand Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Big Clock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Nightstand Plus on October 13, 2026.

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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.*