Desktop Astro Clock vs Network_Weaver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Desktop Astro Clock
This utility app displays time in various formats, including Julian, Sidereal, and GMT. It offers always-on display options, moon and meteor shower information, and customizable clock configurations. Widgets and a watchOS app are also supported for enhanced functionality.
- Multiple time formats (Julian, Sidereal, GMT)
- Always-on display with battery threshold
- Moon phase and meteor shower information
- Customizable display configurations
- Widget support
- WatchOS app with specialized displays
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Desktop Astro Clock (formally known as: yabc - Yet Another Bedside Clock). This is a clock app that is designed to be run at the desktop, bedside or near a star map. It will display the time without turning off until the battery percentage drops below a user specified value. There are ten predefined, and one user defined display configurations. A single tap of the moon and star icon will bring up a red tinted clock showing the local sidereal time. In settings, you can add a moon display, meteor showers display, change colors, and configure the user defined clock display. Widgets are now supported and can be configured via Widget editing. A watchOS app is now included that displays a red tinted Modified Julian date, GMT Sidereal time, Moon, Moon name, and moon age in days. No ads, ever. Lock screen widgets include rectangular (two clock values look good here) and circular (for the current moon) Features: - Time display in various fixed formats - Time display in a user defined format + color - Always on display until a user specified battery level is reached (iOS) - Moon display with moon transit details and full moon names *(4)* - Meteor Shower information (when visible) with star chart locator - Blue moons are known by the tag [blue moon] added to the full moon name and a blue tint to the full moon image - Super moons are known by the tag [super] added to the full moon name Clock Times: - GMT - Greenwich Mean Time - GMST - Greenwich Mean Sidereal Time - Julian Date - Seconds since noon 1st January 4713 B.C. - LMST - Local Mean Sidereal Time *(3)* - Modified Julian Date - Julian Date - 2400000.5 Predefined displays: - Desk Clock - Day, Time, Date - ISO 8901 - yyyy-mm-ssThh:mm:ss+tz - ISO 8901 GMT - yyyy-mm-ssThh:mm:ssZ - Greenwich Mean Sidereal Time - 'HH'h 'mm's 'ss' - Julian - day.time in seconds since noon 1st January 4713 B.C. - Local Mean Sidereal Time - 'HH'h 'mm'h *(3)* - System Default - based on your iOS settings - Time HH:MM:SS, Month, Day - Time HH:MM - Time HH:MM:SS, Day, Month, Year - User Defined - you pick the format! Widgets (One or more): - Meteor Showers *(1)* - Moon - Moon with details - Moon Names *(4)* - Julian Date *(2)* - Sidereal Date *(2)* - User Defined Clock *(2)* WatchOS App: - Black background, Red tint, brightness adjustable with crown, shows Mofidied Julian Date, GMT Sideral Time, Moon face, Moon name, and Moon age *(3)* *(4)* - Corner complication shows Moon, Modified Julian and Local Sidereal time Lock screen Widgets: - Rectangular for clock values (i.e.: Julian date and Sidereal time) - Circular for the current moon *(1) If no Meteor shower is in progress, just an image is shown* *(2) Widgets do not support real time non-system clocks well. Updates will typically be between 15-60 minutes* *(3) If you select Local Sidereal Mean Time display, you'll also need to enable the setting to allow access to your location information (only needs your longitude for the calculations). Default will be Greenwich England* *(4) If you select Moon names, you'll also need to enable the settings to allow access to your location information (only need to check latitude > 0 for Northeren/Southeren hemishpere). Default will be at the equator*
Network_Weaver
Visually map and organize your home network devices with this app. Easily document routers, smart gadgets, and computers, and sync your diagrams across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Ideal for troubleshooting, planning upgrades, or simply keeping track of your connected equipment.
- Visual network mapping
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Drag and drop interface
- Add device photos
- Custom device types
- Layer support for floors
- Export maps as images
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Keep track of your home network with beautiful visual maps that sync across all your Apple devices. Network_Weaver makes it easy to document every device in your home—from routers and smart home gadgets to security cameras and computers. Whether you're troubleshooting your Wi-Fi, planning upgrades, or just want to remember where everything is connected, Network_Weaver keeps your network organized and accessible. ~Create Once, Access Everywhere~ Start your network map on your Mac, refine it on your iPad, and check it on your iPhone when you're behind the router. With iCloud sync, your network diagrams stay up-to-date across all your devices automatically. ~Simple Yet Powerful~ • Drag and drop devices onto your network map • Draw connections between devices to show how they're linked • Add photos of your actual equipment for quick identification • Create custom device types for your unique setup • Add notes and details to remember important information • Keep track of different floors with layers • Export your maps as images to share or print ~Perfect For~ • Homeowners managing smart home devices • Parents keeping track of family devices • Remote workers documenting home office setups • Anyone preparing for tech support calls • Planning network upgrades or troubleshooting issues ~Built for All Your Devices~ Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that feel right at home on each platform. Use your Mac's larger screen for detailed planning, then quickly reference your maps on your iPhone when you need them. ~Your Network, Your Way~ No subscriptions. No cloud services from third parties. Just your network maps, synced securely through your own iCloud account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Desktop Astro Clock at Free against Network_Weaver's $4.99. Desktop Astro Clock also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Network_Weaver's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Desktop Astro Clock is free to download; Network_Weaver costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Network_Weaver holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Desktop Astro Clock | Network_Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 416 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BEHR Consulting International | Mooney Design LLC |
Customer experience
Desktop Astro Clock
Network_Weaver
In-app purchases
Desktop Astro Clock
No in-app purchases
Network_Weaver
No in-app purchases
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