Comparison

CatClock Mono vs Nocturn

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

Head to head
About

CatClock Mono

Features
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Give Your Old Device a Second Life with CatClock Is your old iPhone or iPad gathering dust because it's too slow for modern apps? Transform it into a sophisticated, minimalist desk clock with CatClock. Designed with a high-contrast Black & White aesthetic, CatClock turns any device into a functional piece of decor. It’s not just a clock; it’s a silent, charming companion for your workspace. Key Features: - Minimalist Design: Pure B&W interface optimized for high visibility and aesthetic calm. - Interactive Companion: A charming pixel cat walks across your screen. Tap the cat to see it jump! - Adaptive Clock: Toggle between 12-hour (with AM/PM) and 24-hour formats with a simple tap. - Essential Dashboard: View your local weather and a monthly calendar at a glance. - Smart Layout: Supports both Portrait and Landscape orientations with smooth animations. - Upcycle Friendly: Lightweight and optimized specifically for older devices to ensure smooth performance. - English Only: A clean, distraction-free interface using only English text. - Stay focused and keep your desk stylish. Let CatClock watch the time for you.

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: β€’ 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. β€’ Dual Modes: Choose between our signature, ultra-crisp digital display or the elegant, minimalist analog clock face featuring sleek tick markers. β€’ Customizable Colors: Match your room's aesthetic or mood with a fully customizable color picker. β€’ Always-On Wakelock: Keep the screen awake indefinitely so the time is always just a glance away. β€’ True Dark Mode: Pure black backgrounds mean the pixels on OLED screens actually turn off, saving battery and keeping your room dark. β€’ 12 & 24 Hour Formats: Easily toggle your preferred time format. Elegant, functional, and completely safe for your screen. Upgrade your nightstand with Nocturn.

Screenshots

CatClock Mono3 screens
Nocturn4 screens

Verdict

The call

CatClock Mono and Nocturn are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CatClock Mono versus Nocturn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatClock MonoNocturn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJawoong KuAPPXIDIAN LABS

In-app purchases

None

CatClock Mono

No in-app purchases

None

Nocturn

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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