Volume Remote vs World clock widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Volume Remote
Control your Mac's volume and put it to sleep remotely over your wireless network. Ideal for enjoying media or managing your computer from another room. Offers optional password protection for added security.
- Remote Mac volume control
- Remote Mac sleep function
- Wireless network operation
- Multi-device support
- Optional password protection
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Provides remote control of the volume of your Mac computer. You mute the sound. You can also remotely put your computer to sleep. Great when listening to music or watching a movie on your computer. The Volume Remote app can be used from any room in your house, or the convenience of your arm chair. The app uses your wireless network so it doesn't suffer the drawbacks of infra-red controllers. Features • Remotely control your computer's volume • Remotely sleep your computer • Works from multiple iOS devices at the same time • Optional password protection, to stop the kids taking over. (Set the password in the server software). Requires • A MacOS computer with system software OS-X 10.10 or later installed • An iPhone or iPad with the Volume Remote software installed • Installation of free server software on the Mac Free server software can be obtained from https://www.jazzmedia.com.au/volume/ If you have a feature request or bug to report, please use the support link instead of leaving a comment. In this way we can better communication with you to resolve any issue. Thank you.
World clock widget
Easily convert time zones and stay connected with loved ones across the globe. Customize your home screen with widgets and use the calendar view for simple planning. Organize contacts into groups for work and personal life.
- Effortless time zone conversion
- Customizable home screen widgets
- Calendar view for planning
- Group contacts by life category
- Stay connected across time differences
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In a world where your loved ones can be anywhere, staying connected should be simple, not a scheduling nightmare. With Orbitime, bridge the gap in time zones and create and maintain meaningful connections with ease. FEATURES: - Effortless Time Zone Conversion: Convert time zones easily, ensuring you're always on time for the moments that matter. - Customizable Widgets: Personalize your home screen with widgets that show your friend's time in different parts of the world. - Calendar View: See time differences in a calendar view and create events, making planning across time zones simple and intuitive. - Groups: Create groups to organize contacts between work and personal life Stay Connected: With Orbitime, you don't just watch time; you make the most of it, ensuring no timezone can dilute the bonds you share with those who matter most. Don't let distance or time zones damper your relationships. Download Orbitime now and stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues worldwide, no matter where life takes you. Privacy policy: https://github.com/kaushikmurali/Orbitime/blob/main/Privacy%20Policy Terms of Use: https://github.com/kaushikmurali/Orbitime/blob/main/Terms%20%26%20Conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: World clock widget at Free against Volume Remote's $0.99. World clock widget also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Volume Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (71% vs 44%). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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
World clock widget is free to download; Volume Remote costs $0.99 up front. World clock widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Volume Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Volume Remote against 4.1 for World clock widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Volume Remote's written reviews are positive against 44% of World clock widget's.
Volume Remote ships an update every 2 months, World clock widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Volume Remote | World clock widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (14 ratings) | 4.1 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 44.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jazz Media Pty Ltd | Kaushik Murali |
Customer experience
Volume Remote
World clock widget
In-app purchases
Volume Remote
No in-app purchases
World clock widget
- Pro (Annual)$4.991 Year
- Pro (Annual)$9.991 Year
- Orbitime Pro$19.99
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