# map vs AtomicClock

The clearest difference is price: AtomicClock at Free against map's $2.99. AtomicClock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 13). map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

AtomicClock is free to download; map costs $2.99 up front. AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. map asks for nothing beyond the download.

AtomicClock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AtomicClock has 5.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of map's written reviews are positive against 85% of AtomicClock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

map ships an update every 5 months, AtomicClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | map | AtomicClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapclock-world-map-and-clock/id1252899434/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomicclock-ntp-time/id1402993049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 84.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 7 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [myINDEX](https://appshunter.io/developer/540976903) | [Timo Partl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387413672) |

## What reviewers say

### map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapclock-world-map-and-clock/id1252899434)

Visualize global times and daylight patterns on an interactive world map. This utility helps you convert time zones, track favorite locations, and understand day/night cycles worldwide. It's designed for quick and easy use on all your devices.

**Highlights:** Visual world clock, Day and night world map, Sun position indicator, Time zone converter, International Date Line display, Favorite locations management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AtomicClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomicclock-ntp-time/id1402993049)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate time
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Precise to the second
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for setting watches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Server connection issues
- 🔍 Limited time zone options
- 💰 Ads diminish clock view
- 🔍 Lacks some advanced features
- 🔍 Redundant for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain iOS versions
- Occasional freezing of hands
- Countdown timer sound not working

**Requested features**

- Add GMT/dual time display
- Implement widget support
- Add different second hand sounds
- Allow setting background color to match watch
- Include alarm/timer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is map free?

map costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AtomicClock free?

AtomicClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, map or AtomicClock?

AtomicClock is rated higher. map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while AtomicClock averages 4.8 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do map or AtomicClock have ads?

AtomicClock shows ads; map does not.

### Which is updated more often, map or AtomicClock?

map ships an update every 5 months, and AtomicClock every 3 weeks. Most recently, map was updated on September 14, 2026 and AtomicClock on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*