Comparison

NixiTubeClock vs XIOTerm

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

Head to head
About

NixiTubeClock

Features
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Nixie Tube Clock is a minimalist digital clock inspired by classic vintage Nixie tubes. This app focuses on atmosphere rather than features, recreating the warm glow, glass texture, and subtle reflections that define the character of Nixie tubes. Choose a glow color to match your space β€” from classic orange to cool cyan, deep purple, and more β€” and see the same look on your Home Screen widgets. The bright core of each digit stays true to a real tube, for a calm, immersive clock that blends naturally into your space. Features: β€’ Home Screen widgets that follow your glow color and reflection settings β€’ Multiple glow colors with realistic glass-inspired visuals β€’ Subtle floor reflection for added depth β€’ Landscape mode with seconds and animated high-speed counter β€’ Clean, distraction-free interface β€’ Fully offline β€” no ads, no data collection Tap the screen to reveal settings, which automatically fade away after a short time. Designed with battery efficiency in mind, making it suitable for extended display. Ideal for desks, nightstands, and ambient displays where design matters as much as time.

About

XIOTerm

Features
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XIOTerm-SCP is an SFTP and SMB client for managing files on servers you own or are authorized to access from Mac, iPhone, and iPad. KEY FEATURES β€’ SFTP connections using a host, custom port, username, and password. β€’ Access to SMB shares on Windows, macOS, and compatible servers. β€’ Browse available SMB shares before selecting a shared folder. β€’ Saved profiles, custom labels, and grouped connections. β€’ Multiple active connections, including connections to the same server. β€’ Remote and local file browsers with folder navigation. β€’ Local files stored in iCloud Drive and synchronized across your Apple devices. β€’ Streaming uploads and downloads with progress indicators. β€’ Sorting by name, size, and modification date. β€’ Create folders, rename items, and delete with confirmation. β€’ SSH server host-key fingerprint verification. β€’ Passwords protected in Keychain when you choose to remember them. PRIVACY AND SECURITY XIOTerm-SCP contains no advertising or tracking. Connections are made directly between your device and the server you specify. Profiles and trusted server fingerprints are stored locally; remembered credentials are stored in Keychain. SUBSCRIPTION Remote connections require XIOTerm SCP Pro, a monthly subscription with a 14-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled through your Apple account. REQUIREMENTS You need network access and credentials for an SFTP or SMB server that you own or are authorized to use. The app does not provide servers or access accounts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NixiTubeClock4 screens
XIOTerm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XIOTerm at Free against NixiTubeClock's $1.99. XIOTerm also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.2). NixiTubeClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

XIOTerm is free to download; NixiTubeClock costs $1.99 up front. XIOTerm sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. NixiTubeClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NixiTubeClock ships an update every 3 weeks, XIOTerm monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
NixiTubeClock versus XIOTerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNixiTubeClockXIOTerm
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.217.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkohei yamaneArturo Ivan Lopez Cattan

In-app purchases

None

NixiTubeClock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

XIOTerm

Subscriptions1
  • XIOTerm SCP Pro Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is NixiTubeClock free?
NixiTubeClock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is XIOTerm free?
XIOTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NixiTubeClock or XIOTerm have ads?
Neither NixiTubeClock nor XIOTerm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NixiTubeClock or XIOTerm?
NixiTubeClock ships an update every 3 weeks, and XIOTerm monthly. Most recently, NixiTubeClock was updated on November 5, 2026 and XIOTerm on November 6, 2026.

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