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Cron Lab: Crontab Editor

Cron Lab: Crontab Editor

Cron schedules, plain English

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  • Released
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  • August 6, 2026
  • August 20, 2026

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John Haas
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Translate complex cron schedule expressions into plain English and visualize their meaning. Get insights into next run times, potential issues, and a visual builder for creating schedules. Offers offline functionality and privacy by design.

✓Plain-English translation of cron expressions
✓Next run time previews
✓Visual cron schedule builder
✓Schedule error detection
✓Cron expression conversion
✓Offline functionality
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What's New in Cron Lab

1.0.3

August 20, 2026

Fixes schedules that were read wrongly, including 'mon-fri 9am'. Reads more of the ways people write schedules: "every quarter hour", "at 1730", "at 9 and 5 on weekdays", "each day at eight thirty". Clearer plain-English descriptions, especially for time windows and repeating steps. Says why it can't build a schedule when cron genuinely can't express it.

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Cron Lab Pro

One-time unlock: Convert, In words, backup and widget

User reviews

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Intuitive Cron Tool & a Great Value!

I’m impressed by the capability of this app! This app lets you convert to AWS, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Spring, or GitHub Actions flavors of Cron. If you want to create portable Cron configs this is the app for it.

I appreciate Cron Lab’s affordable one time payment pricing for the Pro. I ended up purchasing both the iOS version & Google Play version because I liked this app so much & wanted to support the project. Amazing job to the dev on this one! :)
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Gets the job done

The English to cron converter is awesome
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FAQ

What is Cron Lab?

Cron Lab is a developer tool that helps you understand, create, and manage cron schedule expressions. It translates them into plain English, shows next run times, and offers a visual builder.

Does Cron Lab have ads?

No, Cron Lab is ad-free. It prioritizes user privacy and does not contain advertisements.

How much does Cron Lab cost?

The core features of Cron Lab are free. The 'Cron Lab Pro' upgrade, which includes conversion, 'in words' functionality, backup/restore, and a widget, is a one-time in-app purchase of $0.99.

What devices does Cron Lab support?

Cron Lab is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It offers a clean design with full light and dark mode support.

How often is Cron Lab updated?

Cron Lab was last updated on August 7, 2026, with version 1.0.1. The developer actively maintains the application.

Can I use Cron Lab offline?

Yes, Cron Lab works completely offline. Your schedules never leave your device, ensuring privacy and accessibility without an internet connection.

What kind of cron expressions does Cron Lab support?

Cron Lab supports both 5-field and 6-field (with seconds) crontab expressions. It also handles names (JAN-DEC, SUN-SAT), ranges, steps, lists, and @shortcuts like @daily and @reboot.

What is the age rating for Cron Lab?

Cron Lab has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience, including children, due to its non-violent and educational nature.