# Meanwhile: Time Zone Converter — Every city's time at a glance

> Simultaneous time zone converter with visual day/night indicators. (iPhone/iPad app by Abdallah Absi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meanwhile-time-zone-converter/id1513749324 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abdallah Absi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538453425)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-11-07
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meanwhile-time-zone-converter/id1513749324/reviews.md

## What is Meanwhile?

Meanwhile tells you what time it is for the people you care about, before you call or book.

Type a time in plain words, like "3pm Tokyo" or "tomorrow 9am London", and every city on your list answers at once. Turn the dial and every city moves together. Day and night show at a glance, so you can see who is awake.

ON YOUR iPHONE
- Type a time in plain words, or drag the dial in 15-minute steps
- Tap a city to measure everyone from it: "5 h ahead", "Fri"
- Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy widgets
- Ask Siri: "What time is it in Tokyo?"

ON YOUR APPLE WATCH
- Your cities on your wrist
- Turn the Digital Crown to move every city
- Complications for your watch face

ON YOUR MAC
- Lives in the menu bar, one shortcut away (Shift-Command-0)
- Type a city or a time and get the answer at once
- Colour bars show work hours, evening and night for every city

FREE FOR 3 TIME ZONES. PAY ONCE FOR LIFE.
- Free forever with 3 time zones, your own included
- One purchase unlocks unlimited time zones for life
- Works on your Mac, iPhone and Apple Watch
- Shared with up to 5 family members through Family Sharing
- No subscription, no account, no tracking

Bought Flashly before? If you bought the Flashly Mac app in 2020 or 2021, Meanwhile is already unlocked for you.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Simultaneous time display for multiple cities
- Natural language time input
- Visual day and night indicators
- Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets
- Siri integration
- Apple Watch complications
- Menu bar app for Mac

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock for life | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Meanwhile safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Meanwhile.

## Is Meanwhile legit?

Meanwhile: Time Zone Converter appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Meanwhile is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meanwhile-time-zone-converter/id1513749324/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it so much

*2022-12-29*

very fast and easy to switch time zones and catch up with family and working remotely

### 1/5 — $0.99 a month for a time zone app?

*2022-06-14*

Last I Checked - Time zones are not changing why does need to be a paid monthly service?

### 1/5 — Does not launch.

*2021-11-07*

Paid $$, downloaded app, restarted Mac, does not open. Does not open from launchpad, not from the app store. Just doesn't even budge. Never had this happen with an app before. UGH.

**Developer response:** The screenshots show that the app lives in the menu bar. I'm sorry if this app doesn't seem intuitive, there are obvious screenshots for where to expect the app to be, but thanks for the feedback and we'll improve on communicating that.

### 5/5 — Fantasic Timezone Converter

*2021-10-27*

This is such a great application. The power lies in the simplicity and effectiveness of the user interface and allows me to quickly convert times across timezones. Very useful for teams collaborating across multiple timezones.

5 stars all the way!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, and for loving the app so far! We have released a new version that comes with several  highly requested features. To continue building and adding features we've decided to move to a free version with subscription model that shall affect ONLY new users. All previously paid users should have been updated to have full access to the app without the need to subscribe. There might have been an issue with the release and we're working hard to investigate and release a new update that shall fix the issue for all users. We are sorry for the inconvenience. 
Meanwhile please send us a note on info@flashly.app so we can get back to you with a quick fix if you don't want to wait for the app store update.

### 1/5 — False advertising

*2021-10-21*

Be careful.  They show 5 timezones but you only get 2 for the app price.  After that it is $2 a month...waht???  It should have mentioned that on the graphic showing 5 zones.  i would not have purchased it if I knew that.  No one likes crappy surprises like that. :-(

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback. We've found an issue with the latest app release and we're working hard to release a new update asap.
Meanwhile, please reach out to us on info@flashly.app so we can provide you with a faster fix while Apple approves the new release.

### 5/5 — Update: fix coming!

*2021-05-18*

I'm updating my review because the developer was kind enough to respond to my frustration and ensures a fix for this is coming in the next update. Thank you!!

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This works in that I can see other time zones, but it's not very easy to use. The most frustrating aspect of it is that when I try to schedule meetings, I need to click away from the Flashly app and onto Outlook, which makes Flashly disappear since it's not a stand-alone app in the dock. So unless I take a screen shot of it, there's no way to remember the times that were selected, therefore rendering the whole app nonfunctional. :(

**Developer response:** The new update will address this issue to keep the window fixed when you need it! Please stay tuned

### 5/5 — super handy

*2021-05-03*

my one wish is to copy/paste all the time zones into an email or document

### 1/5 — I used to love this app

*2021-04-06*

I got a new MBP for work and when I installed Flashly on it, it no longer remembers what timezones I select. 

It was an amazing find and I've told many people about it, but now it is a source of frustration for me.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the great review! 😍 We indeed built this personally to help us arrange times with coworkers globally and I'm glad you love it too!

### 1/5 — Not useful!

*2021-02-07*

This app promises more than what it delivers! There is no way to schedule meetings!
Ray

**Developer response:** Thank you ArabUsage for sharing your feedback.
The app is a timezone converter and doesn't schedule meetings and we don't have that mentioned in the app description. We're proud with the simplicity of the app to deliver one purpose, instantly convert times between multiple geographies.
However, if you have a suggestion, or you expected something else from the app, we'd love to hear your feedback on how to improve our messaging or add new features: https://flashly.app/feedback or send us an email to support@flashly.app .

If that's not why you purchased the app and we can't help you, please request a refund from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084

### 5/5 — Best Time Converter App Ever

*2020-12-24*

I love the app, it's a huge time saver. 
SUGGESTION : The One Thing that I want is to focus on time with my keyboard instead of new location search. So I would like to hit shortcut to open the app and just enter the time I want to change. Right now It focuses on the wrong field and I have to type 5-6 keys to go to Time if I don't want to use mouse.

## Frequently asked questions about Meanwhile

### What is the main purpose of Meanwhile?

Meanwhile helps you quickly see the current time in all the cities you care about. It's designed to prevent you from calling or booking meetings at inconvenient times for others by showing day and night cycles at a glance.

### How does Meanwhile handle time input?

You can type times in plain language, such as "3pm Tokyo" or "tomorrow 9am London." Alternatively, you can use a visual dial that moves in 15-minute increments to adjust the time across all your selected cities simultaneously.

### What devices does Meanwhile support?

Meanwhile is available on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac. It offers integrated widgets for your iPhone's Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy mode, as well as complications for your Apple Watch face.

### Is there a cost to use Meanwhile?

Meanwhile is free to use with up to 3 time zones, including your own. A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited time zones for life across all your devices.

### Does Meanwhile have ads?

No, Meanwhile does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free and focuses on providing a seamless user experience without interruptions.

### Can I share Meanwhile with my family?

Yes, if you purchase the unlimited version, it can be shared with up to 5 family members through Apple's Family Sharing feature. This allows everyone to benefit from unlimited time zones without individual purchases.

### How often is Meanwhile updated?

The app was last updated on November 6, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and support. Users can expect regular updates to ensure compatibility and introduce new features.

### Is my data tracked by Meanwhile?

No, the app explicitly states that it does not require an account and does not track user data. This privacy-focused approach ensures your personal information remains secure.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.0 — 2026-11-06

No release notes.

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