BinGlow
Ambient Binary Art
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Turn your phone into a warm, mesmerizing piece of kinetic tech art. Experience the hypnotic rhythm of pure binary time with realistic incandescent lamp physics.
BinGlow isn't just a clock; it is a digital heirloom. Modeled after a 1970s hardware laboratory artifact, this straight binary ambient clock transforms your screen into a cozy, mesmerizing piece of kinetic tech art.
Experience the hypnotic rhythm of pure binary time, driven by realistic incandescent lamp physics and authentic thermal filament inertia. Whether resting on your desk, mantle, or nightstand, BinGlow provides a warm, ambient glow that celebrates the raw, mathematical elegance of early electronics.
Features:
• Pure Straight Binary: Read the time in its most fundamental, unfiltered machine language.
• Incandescent Physics: Authentic thermal inertia simulates the gradual warm-up and fade of vintage bulbs.
• Interval Relay Clicks: Optional mechanical audio feedback mimicking a physical bouncing relay switch on the quarter-hour (:00, :15, :30, :45) with dedicated volume control.
• Flexible Cable Routing: Full 180-degree landscape rotation support allows you to orient the display seamlessly, letting your charging cable exit from either the left or right side to match your physical setup.
• Ambient Display: Optimized for dark rooms, providing a cozy glow without harsh screen glare.
Note: Long-press anywhere on the display to call up the settings menu to configure custom preferences.
Ratings & Reviews
Migration to macOS Tahoe and Xcode 26 toolchain complete. Introducing refined, authentic incandescent filament physics with realistic thermal inertia and an optimized ambient display layout for standard iOS devices.
The developer, Brian Smith, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Brian Smith
- Size
- 1.9 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.5 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2016 Brian E. Smith