# picocalc vs Alarm Night Clock Lite

The clearest difference is rating: picocalc at 5.0 against Alarm Night Clock Lite's 3.7. picocalc also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Alarm Night Clock Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. picocalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alarm Night Clock Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

picocalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alarm Night Clock Lite has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of picocalc's written reviews are positive against 68% of Alarm Night Clock Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

picocalc ships an update every 16 months, Alarm Night Clock Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | picocalc | Alarm Night Clock Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picocalc/id284740333/reviews)** | [3.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-night-clock-lite/id324670376/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **4.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836) | [Hana Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/306576922) |

## What reviewers say

### picocalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picocalc/id284740333)

This app displays a single number on your home screen badge, which can be set, added to, or subtracted from. It's a minimalist tool for quick numerical reminders. Negative numbers and zero are not displayed on the badge.

**Highlights:** Set a number, Add to number, Subtract from number, Home screen badge display, Hides zero and negative numbers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Alarm Night Clock Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-night-clock-lite/id324670376)

Transform your device into a customizable nightstand clock with multiple alarms, adjustable themes, and a handy flashlight. Enjoy features like vibration alarms, snooze options, and various display formats.

**Highlights:** Multiple alarms, Vibration alarm, Customizable themes and colors, Digital/analog clock faces, Auto-dim screen, Flashlight function, Weekday/weekend repeat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and simple interface
- 🌙 Excellent bedside/nightstand clock display
- 🔆 Adjustable brightness for comfortable viewing
- 🎨 Customizable colors and display options
- 🔊 Reliable alarm sounds and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm functionality unreliable/stops working
- 🔋 Battery drain issues for some users
- 📵 App requires staying open/in foreground for alarm
- 💬 Conflicts with iPhone's native alarm system
- 📢 Silent alarm notifications instead of audible alerts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting iPod music option
- Alarm stops working after initial setup
- Conflicts with native iPhone alarms causing them to become silent
- App fails to stay in nightstand mode, enters standby instead
- Flashlight orientation glitch with number sizing

**Requested features**

- Multiple alarm support instead of single alarm
- Seconds display on analog clock view
- Projection mode to display time on ceiling
- iTunes music integration for alarms
- Better ad management/removal options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is picocalc free?

picocalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alarm Night Clock Lite free?

Alarm Night Clock Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, picocalc or Alarm Night Clock Lite?

picocalc is rated higher. picocalc averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Alarm Night Clock Lite averages 3.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do picocalc or Alarm Night Clock Lite have ads?

picocalc shows ads; Alarm Night Clock Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, picocalc or Alarm Night Clock Lite?

picocalc ships an update every 16 months, and Alarm Night Clock Lite every 3 months. Most recently, picocalc was updated on October 25, 2026 and Alarm Night Clock Lite on October 31, 2026.

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