Comparison

ClockThat vs Nocturn

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

Head to head
About

ClockThat

Features
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Finally – a clock widget you can truly make your own. (AND COMPLETELY FREE) No flashy presets. No kitschy themes. Just pure, uncomplicated customization. So just CLOCK THAT Adjust every single aspect: • Real-time seconds with flawless updates • Transparent, color, or photo backgrounds • Precise brightness, blur, and opacity control • Full font weight, size, and style selection • And complete control of every position! So u can move with everything (or just hide it). Whether you want clean minimalism or a completely unique look, the choice is yours. Total creative freedom, zero compromises. Be proud of your homescreen ClockThat – time, exactly as you want it, because why settle for something u dont love.

About

Nocturn

Features
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Nocturn is the ultimate minimalist nightstand clock designed specifically to look beautiful in the dark while protecting your device's screen. Whether you're charging your phone overnight or just want a distraction-free desk clock, Nocturn delivers a premium, distraction-free experience with a pure, true-black background that saves battery on OLED displays and eliminates harsh glare in dark rooms. Key Features: • Burn-In Protection: The clock face slowly and imperceptibly drifts across your screen to prevent OLED burn-in, keeping your display completely safe during long hours of use. • Dual Modes: Choose between our signature, ultra-crisp digital display or the elegant, minimalist analog clock face featuring sleek tick markers. • Customizable Colors: Match your room's aesthetic or mood with a fully customizable color picker. • Always-On Wakelock: Keep the screen awake indefinitely so the time is always just a glance away. • True Dark Mode: Pure black backgrounds mean the pixels on OLED screens actually turn off, saving battery and keeping your room dark. • 12 & 24 Hour Formats: Easily toggle your preferred time format. Elegant, functional, and completely safe for your screen. Upgrade your nightstand with Nocturn.

Screenshots

ClockThat4 screens
Nocturn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nocturn at 13.0 against ClockThat's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ClockThat versus Nocturn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClockThatNocturn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDANIEL DVORAKAPPXIDIAN LABS

In-app purchases

None

ClockThat

No in-app purchases

None

Nocturn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClockThat free?
ClockThat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nocturn free?
Nocturn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClockThat or Nocturn have ads?
Neither ClockThat nor Nocturn shows ads.

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