CatClock Mono vs Nocturn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CatClock Mono
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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. Itβs not just a clock; itβs 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.
Nocturn
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CatClock Mono | Nocturn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jawoong Ku | APPXIDIAN LABS |
In-app purchases
CatClock Mono
No in-app purchases
Nocturn
No in-app purchases








