Comparison

Ticktack Clock vs Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

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

Head to head
About

Ticktack Clock

This app provides a ticking second hand and sound for timing intervals during activities like exercise or stretching. It functions only when the app is open and in the foreground, with a note about potential battery drain. Advertisements are displayed.

Highlights
  • Ticking second hand
  • Tick-tack sound
  • Foreground operation
  • Interval timing
  • Battery consumption warning
Features
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The second hand ticks when the app is started. When the app is put in the background, it stops working. That's all there is to it. Have you ever wanted a sound or reference for second intervals during exercise, stretching, or doing other things? If you say so, this is the app for you. We hope this app will be useful in your life. Please note that the screen will remain lit while in the foreground, so be careful of battery consumption. This app uses the internet access to display the ads and analyze. Exception clause Sounds and second hand may not work properly depending on the environment, such as if your phone is running slowly. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damages resulting from the use of this app.

About

Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

Transform your device into a customizable bedside clock with various themes and dynamic backgrounds. Enjoy features like fullscreen display, seconds with three decimal places, and picture-in-picture functionality. Set countdowns with sound reminders for important events.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen clock display (horizontal/vertical)
  • Customizable clock themes and dynamic backgrounds
  • Seconds display with three decimal places
  • Picture-in-picture functionality
  • Countdown timers with sound reminders
  • Phone standby mode for charging
Features
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This is a versatile life tool application providing convenient time viewing features. With exquisite widgets, you can instantly check the current time and date at a glance. Customizable clock widgets allow you to choose different clock styles and themes to meet your personal preferences. Additionally, we offer the following upgraded features to turn your phone screen into an uninterrupted time assistant: Toggle fullscreen clock between horizontal and vertical display: Easily toggle between digital and traditional clock styles. Large, easily readable digits simulate a real clock, allowing you to change the display mode according to your preferences. Seconds Display with Three Decimal Places: Accurate timekeeping ensures a finer understanding of time. Exquisite Clock Widget Themes: Personalize your screen with diverse and beautifully designed clock widget themes, including "Electronic Clock," "Dark Clock," "Light Clock," "Moon Clock," "Black and White Clock," "Border Electronic Clock," "Date Clock," "Nordic Clock," "Minimalist Clock," "Ultra-minimalist Clock," "Starry Sky Clock," and many more. Dynamic Clock Backgrounds: Unique dynamic backgrounds make the clock more lively and interesting, providing a visual feast for your device. Enjoy these dynamic backgrounds with soothing music to help you relax and promote better sleep. Picture-in-Picture Functionality: Utilize the picture-in-picture feature to float the clock widget above other applications, allowing you to check the time without interrupting ongoing tasks. It can also assist you in quick purchases during urgent time-sensitive events. Countdown with Sound Reminders: Set countdowns with personalized sound reminders, ensuring timely notifications through both visual and auditory cues for important events or tasks. Support for Phone Standby Mode: In charging mode, the clock widget enters standby mode, serving as a digital bedside table clock. Conveniently check the time during the night without disturbances. —————————————————————————————————— Subscription service: Payment: Debit through the user's iTunes account, and the user will pay after confirming the purchase, providing a variety of subscription models for free choice. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will deduct the fee within 24 hours before the expiration date. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by 1 subscription period. Cancel renewal: To cancel renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in Settings/Apple ID 24 hours before the current subscription expires.

Screenshots

Ticktack Clock4 screens
Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ticktack Clock and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ticktack Clock's. Ticktack Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ticktack Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Ticktack Clock against 3.5 for Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Ticktack Clock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ticktack Clock ships an update every 10 days, Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ticktack Clock versus Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicktack ClockNightstand Desk Clock & Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB84 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYukihiro Morita小玲 黄

Customer experience

Ticktack Clock

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ticktack Clock

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget

Subscriptions2
  • monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time4
  • Widget Pack$0.99
  • Live Pack$2.99
  • PIP Pack$2.99
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  • lifetime membership$9.99

Questions

Is Ticktack Clock free?
Ticktack Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget free?
Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ticktack Clock or Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget?
Ticktack Clock is rated higher. Ticktack Clock averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Ticktack Clock or Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget have ads?
Both Ticktack Clock and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ticktack Clock or Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget?
Ticktack Clock ships an update every 10 days, and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ticktack Clock was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nightstand Desk Clock & Widget on November 3, 2026.

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