# Bedside Clock vs Nightstand ※

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bedside Clock at none against Nightstand ※'s 1. Bedside Clock also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Nightstand ※'s advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 18) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nightstand ※ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bedside Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Bedside Clock against 4.3 for Nightstand ※. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightstand ※ has 1.7K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Bedside Clock's written reviews are positive against 41% of Nightstand ※'s.

Bedside Clock ships an update every 4 months, Nightstand ※ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bedside Clock | Nightstand ※ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-clock-digitalanalog/id900749633/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand/id1071317513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Childers](https://appshunter.io/developer/900749636) | [iReka Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/430308890) |

## What reviewers say

### Bedside Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bedside-clock-digitalanalog/id900749633)

This app displays both digital and analog clocks on a single screen, designed for easy nighttime viewing. It offers customizable time formats, brightness levels, and analog clock display options, making it a pleasant addition to any nightstand.

**Highlights:** Dual digital and analog display, Customizable color themes, 12/24 hour time format option, Optional AM/PM indicator, Adjustable brightness levels, Automatic backlight dimming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nightstand ※

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand/id1071317513)

This app provides a stylish digital clock and a customizable alarm system. Wake up to your favorite music or white noise, and fall asleep to soothing sounds. It offers background alarm support and a sleep timer for a peaceful night's rest.

**Highlights:** Stylish designer clock themes, Background alarm support, Wake up to favorite music, Sleep to white noise or songs, Sleep timer, Customizable alarm options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extras Awesomeness | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bedside Clock free?

Bedside Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nightstand ※ free?

Nightstand ※ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bedside Clock or Nightstand ※?

Nightstand ※ is rated higher. Bedside Clock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Nightstand ※ averages 4.3 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Bedside Clock or Nightstand ※ have ads?

Neither Bedside Clock nor Nightstand ※ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bedside Clock or Nightstand ※?

Bedside Clock ships an update every 4 months, and Nightstand ※ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bedside Clock was updated on October 5, 2026 and Nightstand ※ on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*