Comparison

Screenseer vs NiteTime Clock

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

Head to head
About

Screenseer

Transform any idle screen into a stylish, always-on clock. Customize faces, colors, fonts, and backgrounds with various clock styles, including digital, analog, and timers. Give old devices a new purpose or add flair to your workspace.

Highlights
  • Multiple clock faces
  • Customizable colors, fonts, backgrounds
  • Static image or video backgrounds
  • Various clock channels (digital, analog, countdown, Pomodoro)
  • Slideshow channel for photos
  • Dementia clock for seniors
Features
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Do you have a modern phone or tablet that lies idle when you're at home or work? Or perhaps you have an old device gathering dust in a drawer? Give them a new purpose with Screenseer—the endlessly-on, fully-customizable clock app you never knew you needed (but now won’t live without). What it does: Turns any screen into a stylish clock—because time waits for no one, but your screen definitely can. Runs 24/7 so your device finally has something productive to do (unlike you during meetings). Works well on modern devices and lots of "vintage" models. Why it’s awesome: Comes with multiple clock faces—analog, digital, maybe even existential (we’re working on it). Customize colors, fonts, and backgrounds like a true design diva. Use solid colors, your favorite static image, or even a moody video background. Use Screenseer to: Add flair to your desk, nightstand, kitchen counter, or shrine of obsolete gadgets. Give new life to your old hardware instead of tossing it into the eternal drawer of tech shame. So go ahead, install Screenseer. It’s free, it’s fabulous, and it makes your screen look like it actually belongs in 2025. It's meant to be run on a device that it permanently powered and it's a perfect use for an older phone or tablet! Current clock channels: Basic clock - It's anything but basic! Maximize the screen with the time and a ton of customizable options Countdown - Countdown a number of minutes or to a specific date and time in style Dementia clock - A simplified clock meant for senior citizens Flip clock - An animated clock in the style of retro flip clock (also known as a split flap). Meeting schedule - Countdown to upcoming meetings and events from your calendar Nixie clock - Show the time using glowing nixie (cold cathode display) tubes Pomodoro timer - A customizable pomodoro timer to keep you productive in a visually appealing way Radial clock - A classic and customizable round clock Slot wheel clock - An animated display that mimics the look of rotating vertical dials We also have a new slide show channel that can combine your photos and cloud photos together in an endless display of images.

About

NiteTime Clock

This app transforms your device into a customizable bedside digital clock. It offers a clear view of the time with adjustable brightness, multiple color themes, and font options. Keep your screen active for constant visibility throughout the night.

Highlights
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • 12 color themes
  • Customizable fonts
  • Optional date display
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Keep screen active
Features
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NiteTime Clock: Your Bedside Companion NiteTime Clock fills your screen with a large, glanceable time display — built for the nightstand, the desk, or anywhere you want the time visible from across the room without the glow of a full phone screen. **Customize it your way** — Choose from a curated set of system and classic fonts, in five weights — Pick any color with the full hue and brightness wheel, or use one of eleven presets — Show or hide the date — Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time, with an optional AM/PM marker — Dim the display down to a soft glow — never fully dark, never distracting **Built for all-night use** — Reduce Burn-in mode gently drifts the clock around the screen over time, protecting OLED displays during long nightly use — Prevent Screen Sleep keeps the display on for as long as you need it — Landscape and portrait layouts, both optimized for edge-to-edge visibility **Simple, gesture-driven controls** Swipe to change color, drag to adjust brightness, tap to reveal settings — then tap away and the controls disappear, leaving just the time. No accounts. No ads. No data collected. Just a clock. Features: * Versatile Display: Use in portrait or landscape mode * 12 Elegant Color Themes: Find your perfect night-time aesthetic * Customizable Typography: Choose from multiple fonts and styles * Optional Date Display: Keep track of the day at a glance * Adjustable Brightness: Comfortable viewing from dim to bright * Keep Active: Option to keep clock displayed and not sleep Ideal for nightstands, bedrooms, and anyone who wants a clean, reliable clock display. No complicated settings—just pure, practical timekeeping. Download NiteTime Clock and bring sleek, personalized timekeeping to your nightstand.

Screenshots

Screenseer3 screens
NiteTime Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screenseer at 5.0 against NiteTime Clock's 3.0. Screenseer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screenseer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenseer ships an update every 2 months, NiteTime Clock every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screenseer versus NiteTime Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenseerNiteTime Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher BenjaminPatrick OShaughnessy

Customer experience

Screenseer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NiteTime Clock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Screenseer

No in-app purchases

None

NiteTime Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screenseer free?
Screenseer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NiteTime Clock free?
NiteTime Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screenseer or NiteTime Clock?
Screenseer is rated higher. Screenseer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NiteTime Clock averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Screenseer or NiteTime Clock have ads?
Neither Screenseer nor NiteTime Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screenseer or NiteTime Clock?
Screenseer ships an update every 2 months, and NiteTime Clock every 19 months. Most recently, Screenseer was updated on June 1, 2026 and NiteTime Clock on September 20, 2026.

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