Comparison

Binary Clock by jhale.dev vs Noxtra

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

Head to head
About

Binary Clock by jhale.dev

This utility displays time using binary code, representing numbers with illuminated dots. It offers personalization options and includes instructions for reading the binary time format. The application is open-source.

Highlights
  • Binary time display
  • Customizable settings
  • Instructions for binary time
  • Open-source code
  • Personalization options
Features
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Instead of the digits 1, 2, 3, etc... this clock uses columns of dots that turn on and off like the 1s and 0s of the binary form of the number. Binary Clock also includes several settings you can use to personalize the clock to your liking. Just press and hold the clock to access them. If you don't know how to tell time on a Binary Clock, check out the instructions in the blog post announcing the app: https://links.jhale.dev/binaryclock Binary Clock is open-source! Check out the code yourself on GitHub: https://github.com/thehale/BinaryClock DISCLAIMER: All marketing pictures in this app store listing are designed to complement the nerdy theme of this app. The presence of various books in some marketing pictures in this app store listing does not imply an endorsement of this app by the authors of those publications. Those authors retain copyright and trademark rights to their works.

About

Noxtra

Features
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Noxtra turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, monochrome light radiator that stays awake while the app is open. Use it as a night lamp, a gentle bedside glow, or a quick, low-distraction light source when getting up at night. Instead of switching on harsh room lighting, you can dial in a softer, radiant light in seconds. The setup is effortless and direct. No ads. No clutter. No distractions. Just light when you need it. Noxtra is also a practical accessory for close-up and macro photography. Add a subtle hue to a scene, shape highlights on reflective surfaces, and use your device as a compact lighting tool in a larger creative setup. For makers, designers, and builders, Noxtra also works as a live color reference. Tune hue, chroma, brightness, and alpha visually, then copy the current HTML hex or RGBA value with a tap. Press and hold to edit exact values directly. Features: - Full-screen calming light with hue, chroma, and brightness controls - Adjustable alpha for softer layered light output - Screen stays awake while the app is active on iPhone and iPad - Fast single-tap show and hide for controls - Double-tap toggle between brightness and chroma adjustment - One-tap copy for HTML hex and RGBA color values - Press-and-hold editing for exact `#HEX`, `RGBA`, and alpha values - Clean interface built for focus, speed, and low distraction Whether you want a gentle evening light, a portable color tool, or a subtle photographic accent, Noxtra keeps it simple and ready in an instant.

Screenshots

Binary Clock by jhale.dev4 screens
Noxtra4 screens

Verdict

The call

Binary Clock by jhale.dev and Noxtra are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Binary Clock by jhale.dev versus Noxtra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinary Clock by jhale.devNoxtra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJoseph HaleRavi Umadi

In-app purchases

None

Binary Clock by jhale.dev

No in-app purchases

None

Noxtra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Binary Clock by jhale.dev free?
Binary Clock by jhale.dev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noxtra free?
Noxtra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Binary Clock by jhale.dev or Noxtra have ads?
Neither Binary Clock by jhale.dev nor Noxtra shows ads.

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