# Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) — The classic par excellence > Ultra-precise atomic time display with professional studio clock emulation. (iPhone/iPad app by CompuLab, Markus Gömmel.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-clock-gorgy-timing/id295302256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CompuLab, Markus Gömmel](https://appshunter.io/developer/295302259) - Category: Utilities, Lifestyle - Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 4,949 App Store ratings · 365 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 12 MB - Languages: German (Germany), Japanese, French (France), Polish, American English, Dutch, European Spanish - Released: 2008-11-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-clock-gorgy-timing/id295302256/reviews.md ## What is Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing)? This tool shows you the ultimate precise time of day. To achieve this, it uses a special internet time protocol to fetch the time from an atomic time server. We are proud to offer version 5 of the Gorgy Timing Atomic Clock. The program is one of the classic applications since the early days of the Apple App Store and has been continually improved based on user feedback. The Gorgy Timing Atomic Clock shows the precise time of day. To achieve this, it uses a special internet time protocol to fetch the ultimate precise time from cesium atomic clocks available on the internet, or any other time server you like. The graphical display mimics the clock display of the legendary Gorgy Timing clocks, which are used in professional radio and television studios, and we spent much effort to bring the original feeling of these wickedly expensive clocks to your iPhone. This app is used by BBC studios, astronomers, concert promoters, etc. Version 5 contains the following functions: * Universal support for all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices running iOS 12, iPadOS 12, watchOS 4 or higher * Optimized for the latest iOS, iPadOS and watchOS, full 64 bit support * Alarm function with snooze (touch anywhere on the screen), volume fade-in, based on weekdays * Alarm time based on seconds (not minutes) * Local time / UTC time mode * Alarm notification window instead of normal alarm sound, if app is not running or in the background * Use playlists or a manual picker selection from your own music library as alarm sounds * The alarm sound is also playing when the device is muted, or the display is switched off, and also works in AirPlay environments * Customizable time server sources * Colors: green, red, blue, yellow, white, dark green, violet, pink, orange, turquoise and hidden, with a separate color option for digits, seconds and segments * Alternative visual display of fractional seconds (1/60th sec. resolution) * 12/24 hours display * Optional second tick sound * Full landscape support (including settings dialog) * Touching the display lets the buttons and status bar fade out * Touching the display again will add the current date (in all orientations) * Disabled screen auto-lock * Options "sync at startup", "hourly", "daily", or a sync button for manual syncing * The last known time delta is used when started without sync * "Night mode", which dims the display using a slider, shows the seconds with only one dot (to prevent a hard brightness switch between second 59 and second 0), switches off the tick sound, and reduces screen updates to save battery * To minimize burn-in effects (especially on the iPhone X OLED display), the clock is doing micro movements when running longer than 5 minutes * VoiceOver support Answers to common questions: * An application can not set your device's system time, so a time sync between the atomic time and the device time is not possible. * If you want to wakeup with music, please do not exit the app before going to sleep (which would result in a local notification dialog without music in the morning), and do not lock your device. Be aware that running an application all the time, even without display, consumes battery, so please make sure that your iPhone is fully charged before you go to bed, connect it to your charger, or use the app's Night mode, which is much more energy-saving. ## Key features - Syncs with atomic time servers - Professional studio clock display - Customizable alarm with snooze - Local time / UTC mode - Multiple color themes - Night mode for dimming - Disabled screen auto-lock ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $1.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Nice job | $0.99 | one-time | | Good work. | $2.99 | one-time | | Awesome idea! | $8.99 | one-time | | I totally love it! | $17.99 | one-time | | Great app! | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 365) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-clock-gorgy-timing/id295302256/reviews.md ### 1/5 — This is the 4th time I did this damn review. Make it stop! *2026-08-12, version 5.52* They made me write a review ### 5/5 — Great Clock *2026-08-11, version 5.52* Just like radio studios. ### 5/5 — Perfect and simple *2026-06-26, version 5.52* I have several automatic watches and I use this app almost daily to set them. It’s perfect for the job ### 5/5 — Best Bedside Clock *2026-06-10, version 5.52* I don’t like clocks glaring at me at night. This is easily configured to a readable level that isn’t obnoxious. I tried several of the top rated apps and this is by far my favorite. I don’t need to waste anymore time, this is perfect. One note to the developer, the Second Dots Mode has 4 different options and changing the setting doesn’t change the display. It used to work, not now. Thanks for explaining the how and why. ### 5/5 — Un Must Have pour régler ses montres / horloges. *2026-05-09* Un Must Have pour régler ses montres / horloges. **Developer response:** Merci beaucoup. Profitez bien de l'application. ### 5/5 — Atomic Clock *2026-05-09, version 5.52* Awesome clock app! ### 5/5 — Perfect Clock App *2026-04-28, version 5.52* I’ve used this app for years to set all my watches. Simple to use. Precise. Perfect for what its purpose! ### 5/5 — Muy bien 👌 *2026-04-12, version 5.52* Lo tengo desde hace 12 años siempre en mi iPhone todas las noches solo me gustaría que trajera clima y ya coopere 3 o 4 veces para el creador de este buen reloj gracias... ### 5/5 — Accurate and easy to use *2026-03-24, version 5.52* I set my watch to the second thanks to this app and it looks cool too! ### 5/5 — Wow! *2026-02-24, version 5.52* Après 15 ans, ça marche encore! Merci! Nostalgie! ## Frequently asked questions about Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) ### What does the Atomic Clock app do? This application displays the ultimate precise time of day by fetching it from atomic time servers using a special internet time protocol. It emulates the graphical display of legendary Gorgy Timing clocks used in professional studios, offering a highly accurate and visually appealing timekeeping experience. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include universal support for iOS devices, an alarm function with snooze and weekday options, local time/UTC mode, customizable time server sources, multiple color themes, a night mode for dimming, and disabled screen auto-lock. It also offers an alternative visual display of fractional seconds and VoiceOver support. ### Is this app free to use? The application is free to download and use. However, it offers in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or customization options for users who wish to enhance their experience further. ### What devices is this app compatible with? The app is universally supported for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 12, iPadOS 12, or watchOS 4 or higher. It is optimized for the latest iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS versions with full 64-bit support. ### Can this app set my device's system time? No, an application cannot directly set your device's system time. Therefore, a direct time sync between the atomic time displayed by the app and your device's actual system time is not possible. The app focuses on displaying the precise time from external servers. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.52 — 2025-10-15 * Minor bugs fixed * Optimized for iOS 26 and watchOS 26 Can you believe, that this is the 60th update of the Atomic Clock app since it started with V1.00? If you like the app, you can send me a small tip through the app. Thank you! ### 5.51 — 2025-06-25 * When switching to winter/summer time, alarm could shift once by one hour * General stability improvements * Optimized for the new iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11 Can you believe, that this is the 59th update of the Atomic Clock app since it started with V1.00? If you like the app, you can send me a small tip through the app. Thank you! ### 5.50 — 2024-09-25 * Optimized for the new iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11 * General stability improvements Can you believe, that this is the 58th update of the Atomic Clock app since it started with V1.00? If you like the app, you can send me a small tip through the app. Thank you! ### 5.44 — 2024-01-19 By popular demand, I have added an option that allows you to limit the clock's second tick to the last five seconds of a minute, once per minute and once per hour. Hope you like it. Can you believe, that this is the 57th update of the Atomic Clock app since it started with V1.00? If you like the app, you can send me a small tip through the app. Thank you! ### 5.43 — 2023-09-19 * Support for the upcoming iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 * General stability improvements Can you believe, that this is the 56th update of the Atomic Clock app since it started with V1.00? 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