Comparison

clockVetica vs Nightstand

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

Head to head
About

clockVetica

A customizable iPhone clock app featuring a clean, designer-approved interface. Adjust colors, time format, and orientation to match your desktop aesthetic. It also prevents your device from auto-locking.

Highlights
  • Vertical and horizontal layout
  • Customizable display colors
  • Option to display seconds
  • 12 or 24 hour time format
  • Prevents auto-locking
Features
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Swiss-tested and designer-approved, clockVetica is an iPhone clock with a simple, clean interface with an appearance that can be changed by you! A beautiful clock that is a complement for any desktop, no matter how messy. Features: • Features a vertical and horizontal layout based on orientation • Choose the display colors by creating interesting combinations • Choose to display seconds • Select 12 or 24 hour time display • Prevents the device from auto-locking

About

Nightstand

Transform your device into a clear, dim bedside clock. It displays the time, weather, and battery level, with adjustable brightness and multiple color themes for optimal nighttime viewing.

Highlights
  • Large, readable digits in darkness
  • Real-time weather display
  • Visible battery level indicator
  • Tap-to-adjust brightness
  • Multiple color themes
  • Designed for low-light use
Features
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Turn your iPhone into the perfect bedside clock — beautiful, dim, and always readable in the dark. No squinting. No fumbling. Just tap to wake, one glance to know. — WHAT YOU GET · A clean, large-digit clock that's easy to read in complete darkness · Real-time weather so you wake up knowing what to wear · 3-day weather forecast · Portrait mode — use Nightstand upright on your nightstand or desk · Battery level always visible — no surprises in the morning · Tap anywhere to adjust screen brightness instantly · Multiple color themes: cool blue, warm gray, night green and much more · Choose your perfect font — from classic digital to minimal thin, rounded, serif and more · A sleep reminder that nudges you to wind down at your chosen time each night — DESIGNED FOR NIGHT Most clock apps are built for daytime. Nightstand is built for the dark — low brightness by default, soothing colors, and zero distractions. Put your phone on the charger, open Nightstand, and your nightstand is transformed. — PERFECT FOR · Bedside use while charging overnight · Hotel rooms and travel (no more clock-hunting) · Desk use as an ambient time display

Screenshots

clockVetica4 screens
Nightstand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: clockVetica at none against Nightstand's shown. clockVetica also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (80% vs 70%). Nightstand's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (125 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. clockVetica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nightstand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

clockVetica holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightstand has 125 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of clockVetica's written reviews are positive against 70% of Nightstand's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

clockVetica ships an update every 4 months, Nightstand every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
clockVetica versus Nightstand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterclockVeticaNightstand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (125 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersushiGrassGianluca Di Maggio

Customer experience

clockVetica

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.3%

Nightstand

All ratings125 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

clockVetica

One-time1
  • Tip$0.99
1 purchases

Nightstand

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is clockVetica free?
clockVetica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightstand free?
Nightstand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, clockVetica or Nightstand?
clockVetica is rated higher. clockVetica averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Nightstand averages 4.5 from 125 ratings.
Do clockVetica or Nightstand have ads?
Nightstand shows ads; clockVetica does not.
Which is updated more often, clockVetica or Nightstand?
clockVetica ships an update every 4 months, and Nightstand every 6 weeks. Most recently, clockVetica was updated on July 12, 2026 and Nightstand on September 21, 2026.

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