NowTime vs NixiTubeClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NowTime
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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.
NixiTubeClock
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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.
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Verdict
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
NowTime is free to download; NixiTubeClock costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NowTime ships an update weekly, NixiTubeClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NowTime | NixiTubeClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryota Kurata | kohei yamane |
In-app purchases
NowTime
No in-app purchases
NixiTubeClock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do NowTime or NixiTubeClock have ads?
Which is updated more often, NowTime or NixiTubeClock?
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