Comparison

Millisecond Clock vs Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

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

Head to head
About

Millisecond Clock

This app displays the most accurate time available, down to the millisecond. It's useful for measuring network delays or video streaming lag by comparing displayed time differences.

Highlights
  • Millisecond precision time display
  • Accurate timekeeping for iPhone and iPad
  • Network delay measurement
  • Video streaming lag analysis
  • Free to download
Features
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Millisecond Clock shows the exact time down to 1/1000 of a second, accurate enough to measure real delay in cameras, video streams, and network connections. Point a camera at the screen and compare it to another display: the difference in milliseconds tells you exactly how much latency you are dealing with. Beyond precision, Millisecond Clock is a clock you can make your own. Every part of it, from color and font to position on screen, is yours to design. DESIGN YOUR CLOCK- 13 built-in color themes, or create unlimited custom themes with the full color picker - 30 fonts, from the classic digital LED look to elegant serif and rounded styles - Adjustable glow and shadow effects for extra depth - Drag the clock, date, and weekday anywhere on screen, and resize each one independently STAY ON TIME, YOUR WAY- 12-hour or 24-hour time, with an optional blinking colon - 9 date formats to match how you write dates - Show or hide the date and day of the week - Toggle the millisecond display on or off BUILT TO STAY ON SCREEN- Keeps your screen awake so the clock is always visible - A true universal app, designed for both iPhone and iPad Millisecond Clock is free to use, supported by ads. A one-time in-app purchase removes ads and unlocks every premium theme, no subscription required.

About

Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

Transform your device into a customizable bedside clock with various themes and dynamic backgrounds. Enjoy features like fullscreen display, seconds with three decimal places, and picture-in-picture functionality. Set countdowns with sound reminders for important events.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen clock display (horizontal/vertical)
  • Customizable clock themes and dynamic backgrounds
  • Seconds display with three decimal places
  • Picture-in-picture functionality
  • Countdown timers with sound reminders
  • Phone standby mode for charging
Features
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This is a versatile life tool application providing convenient time viewing features. With exquisite widgets, you can instantly check the current time and date at a glance. Customizable clock widgets allow you to choose different clock styles and themes to meet your personal preferences. Additionally, we offer the following upgraded features to turn your phone screen into an uninterrupted time assistant: Toggle fullscreen clock between horizontal and vertical display: Easily toggle between digital and traditional clock styles. Large, easily readable digits simulate a real clock, allowing you to change the display mode according to your preferences. Seconds Display with Three Decimal Places: Accurate timekeeping ensures a finer understanding of time. Exquisite Clock Widget Themes: Personalize your screen with diverse and beautifully designed clock widget themes, including "Electronic Clock," "Dark Clock," "Light Clock," "Moon Clock," "Black and White Clock," "Border Electronic Clock," "Date Clock," "Nordic Clock," "Minimalist Clock," "Ultra-minimalist Clock," "Starry Sky Clock," and many more. Dynamic Clock Backgrounds: Unique dynamic backgrounds make the clock more lively and interesting, providing a visual feast for your device. Enjoy these dynamic backgrounds with soothing music to help you relax and promote better sleep. Picture-in-Picture Functionality: Utilize the picture-in-picture feature to float the clock widget above other applications, allowing you to check the time without interrupting ongoing tasks. It can also assist you in quick purchases during urgent time-sensitive events. Countdown with Sound Reminders: Set countdowns with personalized sound reminders, ensuring timely notifications through both visual and auditory cues for important events or tasks. Support for Phone Standby Mode: In charging mode, the clock widget enters standby mode, serving as a digital bedside table clock. Conveniently check the time during the night without disturbances. —————————————————————————————————— Subscription service: Payment: Debit through the user's iTunes account, and the user will pay after confirming the purchase, providing a variety of subscription models for free choice. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct the fee within 24 hours before the expiration date. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by 1 subscription period. Cancel renewal: To cancel renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in Settings/Apple ID 24 hours before the current subscription expires.

Screenshots

Millisecond Clock4 screens
Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Millisecond Clock at 4.7 against Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget's 3.5. Millisecond Clock also leads on ratings volume (131 vs 4). Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Millisecond Clock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Millisecond Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Millisecond Clock has 131 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Millisecond Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Millisecond Clock ships an update every 6 months, Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Millisecond Clock versus Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMillisecond ClockNightstand Desk Clock & Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (131 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChia-Chun Hsieh小玲 黄

Customer experience

Millisecond Clock

All ratings131 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative8.3%

Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Millisecond Clock

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Special Offer Package$2.99
  • Unlock Themes$3.99
6 purchases

Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

Subscriptions2
  • monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time4
  • Widget Pack$0.99
  • Live Pack$2.99
  • PIP Pack$2.99
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  • lifetime membership$9.99

Questions

Is Millisecond Clock free?
Millisecond Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget free?
Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Millisecond Clock or Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget?
Millisecond Clock is rated higher. Millisecond Clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Millisecond Clock or Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget have ads?
Both Millisecond Clock and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget show ads.
Which is updated more often, Millisecond Clock or Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget?
Millisecond Clock ships an update every 6 months, and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Millisecond Clock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget on October 24, 2026.

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