Comparison

NetTime vs Unix TimeStamp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NetTime

This utility app displays the current time as a decimal, known as 'beats'. A day is divided into 1,000 beats, with each beat lasting 86.4 seconds. It offers a consistent time representation globally, unaffected by time zones or daylight saving changes.

Highlights
  • Displays time in decimal beats
  • 1,000 beats per day
  • Time zone and daylight saving neutral
  • Optional Notification Centre display
  • Calculates beats for any given time
Features
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NetTime: an app to show the current number of beats on your iOS device! A beat is the time represented as a decimal. There are 1,000 in a day, each of which lasts 86.4 seconds. The time in beats is the same no matter where you are in the world, regardless of whether daylight savings is in effect! NetTime shows the current number of beats on your iOS device and (optionally) notification centre. It can also calculate the number of beats at any given time. All feedback and suggestions are more than welcome!

About

Unix TimeStamp

This tool simplifies working with Unix timestamps, offering one-click display and copying. It supports switching between second and millisecond precision, bidirectional conversion to human-readable dates, and multi-time zone conversions.

Highlights
  • One-click timestamp display
  • One-click copy to clipboard
  • Second and millisecond precision toggle
  • Bidirectional timestamp to date conversion
  • Multi-time zone conversion
  • Manual data copying
Features
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a powerful timestamp tool plugin designed for both developers and everyday users. It offers a range of convenient features to help you manage and work with timestamps effortlessly. Here are the key features: **Timestamp Display and Copying** - **One-Click Display**: Quickly view the current timestamp. - **One-Click Copy**: Easily copy timestamps to the clipboard for convenient pasting. **Second and Millisecond Toggle** - **Flexible Switching**: Switch between second-level and millisecond-level timestamps. - **Precision Control**: Meet the accuracy needs of various scenarios. **Bidirectional Timestamp and Time Conversion** - **Dual Conversion**: Seamlessly convert timestamps to date and time or vice versa. - **Clear Display**: Easily view conversion results for verification and use. **Multi-Time Zone Conversion** - **Global Time Zones**: Convert timestamps to different time zones around the world. - **Automatic Copy**: Converted data is automatically copied to the clipboard, eliminating manual effort. **Manual Copy Feature** - **Custom Selection**: Manually copy any displayed data to meet personalized needs. **Why Choose Unix Timestamp Converter?** - **Efficient and Convenient**: One-click operations enhance workflow efficiency. - **Accurate and Reliable**: Supports both second and millisecond precision for accurate data. - **Comprehensive Coverage**: Handles various time zones for global needs. - **User-Friendly**: Simple, intuitive interface improves user experience. Download **Unix Timestamp Converter** to make your time management more efficient and convenient!

Screenshots

NetTime2 screens
Unix TimeStamp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Unix TimeStamp at 5.0 against NetTime's 4.6. Unix TimeStamp also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). NetTime's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unix TimeStamp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetTime has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of NetTime's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unix TimeStamp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetTime ships an update every 3 months, Unix TimeStamp every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NetTime versus Unix TimeStamp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetTimeUnix TimeStamp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaving Cat Apps Ltd.灿耿 陈

Customer experience

NetTime

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Unix TimeStamp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NetTime

No in-app purchases

None

Unix TimeStamp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetTime free?
NetTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unix TimeStamp free?
Unix TimeStamp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NetTime or Unix TimeStamp?
Unix TimeStamp is rated higher. NetTime averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Unix TimeStamp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NetTime or Unix TimeStamp have ads?
Neither NetTime nor Unix TimeStamp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetTime or Unix TimeStamp?
NetTime ships an update every 3 months, and Unix TimeStamp every 6 weeks. Most recently, NetTime was updated on October 24, 2026 and Unix TimeStamp on October 8, 2026.

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