Comparison

Environs vs Nightstand Plus

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

Head to head
About

Environs

Features
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The smart clock that keeps you informed and puts you and your guests in control. Show the time, date and any collection of HomeKit temperature, humidity and lighting/power information. Give yourself and your guests control over your HomeKit controlled smart lights for a whole room or individual lights & power switches. Like visual indicators? Set up an orb that shows you when something is out of expected norms. License: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nightstand Plus

Transform your device into a stylish, always-on bedside clock with customizable displays, multiple alarms, and integrated weather. Perfect for older devices or anyone seeking a functional and attractive clock for home or travel.

Highlights
  • Always-on bedside clock display
  • Local weather integration
  • Customizable screen elements
  • Multiple flexible alarms
  • Built-in alarm sounds or Apple Music playlists
  • 30 preloaded or custom backgrounds
  • Sleep timer with white noise or music
Features
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Nightstand Plus transforms your iOS device into a beautiful, always-on bedside clock. It’s perfect for older iPads that might be too slow for other uses — or for anyone who wants a stylish, customizable clock at home or on the go. Mount it on the wall, place it on your nightstand, or take it with you when you travel. Your alarms, music, and settings stay right where you left them. Features: • Elegant clock display with date and local weather • Shows your next scheduled alarm at a glance • Customize what’s on screen — show or hide seconds, weather, and more • Set multiple alarms with flexible scheduling options • Enable or disable alarms with a single tap • Choose from built-in alarm sounds or your favorite Apple Music playlists • Enjoy 30 preloaded backgrounds that can rotate automatically, or pick a solid color • Add your own background photos for a personal touch • Fall asleep with the sleep timer — drift off to white noise or your chosen playlist

Screenshots

Environs4 screens
Nightstand Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Environs at Free against Nightstand Plus's $5.99. Nightstand Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Environs is free to download; Nightstand Plus costs $5.99 up front. Environs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Nightstand Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Environs versus Nightstand Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnvironsNightstand Plus
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating—4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#92 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorner SoftwareBitwise Development Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Environs

Subscriptions1
  • Local weather conditions$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Environs Home$1.99
None

Nightstand Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Environs free?
Environs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nightstand Plus free?
Nightstand Plus costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Environs or Nightstand Plus have ads?
Neither Environs nor Nightstand Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Environs or Nightstand Plus?
Environs ships an update every 2 months, and Nightstand Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Environs was updated on September 15, 2026 and Nightstand Plus on September 9, 2026.

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