Clock Wave vs AtomicClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clock Wave
Calibrate your radio-controlled watch or clock using your iPhone or iPad. Simply tap 'Transmit' and place your device near your watch to automatically sync the accurate time.
- Calibrate radio-controlled watches/clocks
- Transmit accurate time automatically
- Supports 5 major global time signal stations
- Manual station selection for compatibility
- Automatic time signal transmission
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Clock Wave allows you calibrate radio controlled watch or clock anytime and anywhere. Just click "Transmit" button, set your watch or clock to manual receive time signal, and place it nearby your iPhone/iPad's speaker, it will be calibrated in a few minutes. Clock Wave features: - Covers 5 major longwave time signal stations all over the world. * USA: WWVB * Japan: JJY * China: BPC * UK: MSF * DE: DCF77 - Automatically transmit the accurate time. * If your radio controlled watch/clock doesn't support station BPC, select station JJY manually to use in China. * If your radio controlled watch/clock doesn't support station MSF, select station DCF77 manually to use in UK. * If your radio controlled watch/clock support only a specified timezone or station, (e.g. Using a radio controlled clock support only JJY station in Australia.), select the watch/clock timezone manually in app settings.
AtomicClock
This app displays the exact current time synchronized with NTP servers, offering a customizable clock view for precise time checks. It's ideal for setting watches, verifying timestamps, or comparing local and network time.
- Precise time from NTP servers
- Customizable clock faces
- Select or add time servers
- Local and UTC views
- 12/24 hour modes
- Customizable time format
- Acoustic ticking
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Check precise NTP reference time at a glance. AtomicClock helps you set watches, wall clocks, cameras, and other devices, compare local time with UTC, and follow moments when every second matters. Clear analog and digital time AtomicClock displays current time from NTP servers that reference atomic clocks. Choose a predefined server or add your own, then view local or UTC time in a clean analog or digital clock. Customize your reference clock • Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time • Customize the time format • Choose from multiple clock faces and hands • Use a smooth, fluid second hand • Add acoustic ticking or the Greenwich Time Signal • Tap the screen to hide information and controls, freeze the display, or mute ticking Details for precise time checks View technical NTP information, including round-trip time and server stratum. Whether you are checking a timestamp, preparing a camera, aligning a wall clock, or setting a watch by hand, the seconds remain clear and easy to follow. AtomicClock is free to use. AtomicClock Pro is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription. It unlocks your preferred clock face, hands, and font, removes ads, and includes upcoming Pro features. AtomicClock displays NTP reference time for comparison and does not change your device’s system time. Results can vary with the selected server, network conditions, and device behavior.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AtomicClock at Free against Clock Wave's $1.99. AtomicClock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 248). Clock Wave's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
AtomicClock is free to download; Clock Wave costs $1.99 up front. AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Clock Wave asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Clock Wave against 4.8 for AtomicClock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AtomicClock has 5.5K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Clock Wave's written reviews are positive against 85% of AtomicClock's.
Clock Wave ships an update every 2 months, AtomicClock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Clock Wave | AtomicClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (248 ratings) | 4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.6% of reviews — better | 84.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 248 | 5.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #56 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 震 任 | Timo Partl |
Customer experience
Clock Wave
AtomicClock
User reviews
Clock Wave
From 248 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Syncs watches quickly
- 💡 Clever solution for remote areas
- 👍 Reliable and consistent
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work for some watches
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or failures
AtomicClock
From 5.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate time
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Precise to the second
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for setting watches
Room to improve
- 🐛 Server connection issues
- 🔍 Limited time zone options
- 💰 Ads diminish clock view
- 🔍 Lacks some advanced features
- 🔍 Redundant for some users
Bugs and requests
Clock Wave
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
- Incorrect time zone adjustments
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to transmit signal automatically
- Support for more watch brands/models
- Improved volume/signal strength control
AtomicClock
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain iOS versions
- Occasional freezing of hands
- Countdown timer sound not working
Requested features
5 requests- Add GMT/dual time display
- Implement widget support
- Add different second hand sounds
- Allow setting background color to match watch
- Include alarm/timer functionality
In-app purchases
Clock Wave
No in-app purchases
AtomicClock
- Lifetime Pro Version$6.99
Questions
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