Comparison

Clockout vs NightFox

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

Head to head
About

Clockout

Connect with ambitious professionals in your local area through curated social events. Discover networking opportunities, find collaborators, and stay updated on industry happenings.

Highlights
  • Localized social network
  • Discover social clubs and mixers
  • Find cofounders and collaborators
  • Access exclusive industry events
  • Concierge team approval
  • Invite-only access
Features
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Escape the grind and skip the corporate happy hours. We’re a localized social network made for the next generation of professionals. Meet ambitious people in your area at thousands of social clubs, mixers, galas, and more. Find your dream cofounder at a brunch club, unlock access to the hottest rooftop mixers, and see what everyone in your industry is talking about. All member applications are approved by our concierge team (if you don't do waitlists, ask a friend for an invite).

About

NightFox

Discover and review local nightlife spots like clubs, cafes, and restaurants. Share your experiences through real-time check-ins and personalized feeds. Connect with friends and fellow enthusiasts to find the hottest places in town.

Highlights
  • Real-time check-ins
  • Recent user reviews
  • Personalized feed
  • Google Maps integration
  • Social connectivity
  • Community insights
Features
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Discover the best nightlife spots with NightFox! Whether you love hitting up nightclubs, cafes, or restaurants, NightFox is your go-to app for checking in, leaving reviews, and finding the hottest spots in town. With NighFox, you'll always know where the action is and which places are worth visiting. Key Features: Real-time Check-ins: Check in to places while you're there or after you leave. Your check-ins are visible for 12 hours, allowing others to see where the buzz is happening. Recent Reviews: Get the latest ratings and reviews from fellow nightlife enthusiasts. Know which spots are trending and which ones to avoid with up-to-date feedback. Personalized Feed: Follow your favorite users and see their check-ins and reviews in your customized feed. Stay in the loop with the places your friends and trusted reviewers are visiting. Google Maps Integration: Easily find the best spots around you with integrated Google Maps. Navigate to popular venues with ease and discover new places nearby. Social Connectivity: Connect with like-minded nightlife lovers. Share your experiences, discover new spots, and build a network of friends who enjoy the same places you do. Why NightFox? Up-to-date Ratings: See the most recent ratings and reviews to ensure you have the best experience. Our real-time updates mean you always have the latest information. Live Check-ins: Know who’s at the hottest spots right now with check-ins visible within 12 hours. Plan your night based on where people are currently having the most fun. Community-driven Insights: Benefit from the collective wisdom of the NightFox community. Get insider tips on the best times to visit certain spots, what to order, and more. Join the NightFox community and never miss out on the best places to groove. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, looking for a new spot to try, or just wanting to stay informed about the nightlife scene, NightFox has got you covered. Download NightFox today and make your nightlife unforgettable!

Screenshots

Clockout4 screens
NightFox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NightFox at 100% against Clockout's 63%. NightFox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). Clockout's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, 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. Clockout sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. NightFox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NightFox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clockout has 7.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Clockout's written reviews are positive against 100% of NightFox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clockout ships an update weekly, NightFox every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Clockout versus NightFox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockoutNightFox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.9K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.9K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#126 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB64 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperClockout INC.Cary Liverpool

Customer experience

Clockout

All ratings7,949 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews614 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative34.5%

NightFox

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Clockout

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Repeated app crashes and freezes
  • Issues with account creation and login
  • Inconsistent event scheduling and notifications
  • Inability to update profile information
  • Referral system bugs and errors

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add regional/city-based filters
  • Improve profile editing and customization
  • Introduce more flexible pricing options
  • Enhance search and discovery capabilities
  • Provide better transparency in the approval process

NightFox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Clockout

Subscriptions14
  • Clockout Premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$7.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$14.001 Month
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  • Clockout Gold$15.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$21.901 Month
  • Clockout Gold3 Days trial$24.997 Days
  • Clockout Gold$27.953 Months
  • Clockout Gold7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Clockout Gold$29.991 Month
  • Clockout Gold$42.003 Months
  • Clockout Gold3 Days trial$46.491 Month
  • Clockout Gold$53.906 Months
  • Clockout Gold3 Days trial$93.003 Months
  • Clockout Gold7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • RSVP$2.00
  • RSVP$3.49
None

NightFox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clockout free?
Clockout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NightFox free?
NightFox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clockout or NightFox?
NightFox is rated higher. Clockout averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while NightFox averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Clockout or NightFox have ads?
Clockout shows ads; NightFox does not.
Which is updated more often, Clockout or NightFox?
Clockout ships an update weekly, and NightFox every 4 weeks. Most recently, Clockout was updated on October 19, 2026 and NightFox on October 14, 2026.

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