Fastclock vs SmartProgrammer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fastclock
This utility app allows users to adjust time speed on their local network, up to 20 times faster than normal. It ensures only one instance distributes time signals and enables stopping time at a specific point, ideal for scheduled events.
- Adjustable time speed (1x to 20x)
- Multicast time distribution over Wi-Fi
- MCClock Standard support
- Single instance network check
- Stop time at specific point
- Suitable for event scheduling
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Now you can run your time as fast as you like. Fastclock distribute the time in multicast telegrams in the local Network, on WiFi. The MCClock Standart is used. Time speed adjustable between 1:1 (normal timespeed) to 20 times faster. The App checks the Network on other Fastclock Apps running on the same configuration. Making sure, there is only one instance whitch distribute the time telegramms. The Fastclock can now being stopped at a specific Time, which is very handy when you use a Timetable. Suitable for FREMO like meetings and others. Have fun!
SmartProgrammer
Easily adjust digital parameters for your decoders with an intuitive app. Offers standard and expert modes for basic or detailed settings, including sound options. Quickly update connected decoders and transfer sound data.
- Intuitive decoder parameter adjustment
- Standard and expert mode settings
- Quick decoder updates
- Sound data transfer via SUSI
- Function key remapping
- Integrated signal box
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- Einstellen von Digitalparametern Ihrer Decoder über intuitive App - Kinderleichte Bedienung ohne Programmierkenntnisse - Standardmodus: Alle grundlegenden Decodereinstellungen können einfach geändert werden - Expertenmodus: Detailliertere Einstellungen aller Decodereigenschaften und Soundmöglichkeiten - Schnelles Update der angeschlossenen PIKO SmartDecoder - Automatische Firmwareupdates über die App - Grafische Darstellung der an der Lok getätigten Einstellungen in der App und in Verbindung mit dem PIKO SmartTester - Schnelle Übertragung der Sounddaten über die SUSI-Schnittstelle - Funktionstastenbelegung kann sehr einfach geändert werden - Integriertes Stellwerk zum schalten von z.B. Weichendecodern Zusätzlich kann der PIKO SmartProgrammer auch als autonome Minizentrale eingesetzt werden um einzelne Fahrzeuge zu steuern oder kleine Programmierabläufe zu erstellen, z.B. für einen automatischen Pendelzugbetrieb in Vitrinen oder auch auf dem Schreibtisch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmartProgrammer at 67% against Fastclock's 0%. SmartProgrammer also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 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
SmartProgrammer is free to download; Fastclock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fastclock ships an update every 5 months, SmartProgrammer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fastclock | SmartProgrammer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Hoerlein | PIKO Spielwaren GmbH |
Customer experience
Fastclock
SmartProgrammer
In-app purchases
Fastclock
No in-app purchases
SmartProgrammer
No in-app purchases
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