NetTime vs DecimalClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
DecimalClock
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DecimalClock is more than a clock – it’s an idea that challenges routine. Experience a day divided into 10 hours, 100 minutes per hour, and 100 seconds per minute. It blends classic and decimal time in one calm, minimalist space where design meets precision. • Classic and decimal time modes • Full-screen mode for both analog and digital clocks • Converter between classic and decimal time • Customizable colors and fonts • Works offline – no ads, no distractions • Optimized for iPad • Educational tool for schools and curious minds In 1793, France introduced decimal time as a bold experiment. Now, it returns – reimagined for today, in the palm of your hand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NetTime at Free against DecimalClock's $2.99. NetTime also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). DecimalClock's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
NetTime is free to download; DecimalClock costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NetTime ships an update every 3 months, DecimalClock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NetTime | DecimalClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waving Cat Apps Ltd. | Kaspars Sops |
In-app purchases
NetTime
No in-app purchases
DecimalClock
No in-app purchases
