Comparison

NowTime vs NixiTubeClock

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

Head to head
About

NowTime

Features
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Displays the current time and date. Used to synchronize many cameras, record instead of timecode in the roll head and synchronize when editing. Tap the screen to bring up the settings button. A green check mark will appear when the exact time is retrieved from the server. ver 1.1.1 β—―Increase the number of servers to synchronize to reduce synchronization time (due to the change from Kronos to Flutter_Kronos). β—―Changed the application icon. Banner ads now appear on the settings screen. Changed the settings button to appear with a single tap. β—―Added title history (up to 5 titles) If the time cannot be obtained, the time of the device's internal clock is displayed. If you turn "Settings" > "General" > "Date & Time" > "Auto Setup" off and on, the time will be reset.

About

NixiTubeClock

Features
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Nixie Tube Clock is a minimalist digital clock inspired by classic vintage Nixie tubes. This app focuses on atmosphere rather than features, recreating the warm glow, glass texture, and subtle reflections that define the character of Nixie tubes. Choose a glow color to match your space β€” from classic orange to cool cyan, deep purple, and more β€” and see the same look on your Home Screen widgets. The bright core of each digit stays true to a real tube, for a calm, immersive clock that blends naturally into your space. Features: β€’ Home Screen widgets that follow your glow color and reflection settings β€’ Multiple glow colors with realistic glass-inspired visuals β€’ Subtle floor reflection for added depth β€’ Landscape mode with seconds and animated high-speed counter β€’ Clean, distraction-free interface β€’ Fully offline β€” no ads, no data collection Tap the screen to reveal settings, which automatically fade away after a short time. Designed with battery efficiency in mind, making it suitable for extended display. Ideal for desks, nightstands, and ambient displays where design matters as much as time.

Screenshots

NowTime2 screens
NixiTubeClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NowTime at Free against NixiTubeClock's $1.99. NowTime also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). NixiTubeClock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

NowTime is free to download; NixiTubeClock costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NowTime ships an update weekly, NixiTubeClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
NowTime versus NixiTubeClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNowTimeNixiTubeClock
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyota Kuratakohei yamane

In-app purchases

None

NowTime

No in-app purchases

None

NixiTubeClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NowTime free?
NowTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NixiTubeClock free?
NixiTubeClock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NowTime or NixiTubeClock have ads?
NowTime shows ads; NixiTubeClock does not.
Which is updated more often, NowTime or NixiTubeClock?
NowTime ships an update weekly, and NixiTubeClock every 3 weeks. Most recently, NowTime was updated on October 5, 2026 and NixiTubeClock on October 12, 2026.

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