Comparison

AtomicClock vs Mr. Sunset

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

Head to head
About

AtomicClock

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
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Check precise NTP reference time at a glance. AtomicClock helps you set watches, wall clocks, cameras, and other devices, compare local time with UTC, and follow moments when every second matters. Clear analog and digital time AtomicClock displays current time from NTP servers that reference atomic clocks. Choose a predefined server or add your own, then view local or UTC time in a clean analog or digital clock. Customize your reference clock • Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time • Customize the time format • Choose from multiple clock faces and hands • Use a smooth, fluid second hand • Add acoustic ticking or the Greenwich Time Signal • Tap the screen to hide information and controls, freeze the display, or mute ticking Details for precise time checks View technical NTP information, including round-trip time and server stratum. Whether you are checking a timestamp, preparing a camera, aligning a wall clock, or setting a watch by hand, the seconds remain clear and easy to follow. AtomicClock is free to use. AtomicClock Pro is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription. It unlocks your preferred clock face, hands, and font, removes ads, and includes upcoming Pro features. AtomicClock displays NTP reference time for comparison and does not change your device’s system time. Results can vary with the selected server, network conditions, and device behavior.

About

Mr. Sunset

Get precise sunrise and sunset times for any location on Earth. Set custom notifications for these daily events and visualize how day length changes throughout the year with an engaging animation.

Highlights
  • Sunrise and sunset times
  • Location-based data
  • Customizable notifications
  • Day length animation
  • Global coverage
Features
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Mr. Sunset shows sunrise and sunset times for your current location, or anywhere on earth, and lets you set notifications for these events. An animation allows you to see how the day length changes during year.

Screenshots

AtomicClock4 screens
Mr. Sunset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AtomicClock at Free against Mr. Sunset's $0.99. AtomicClock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 1). Mr. Sunset's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

AtomicClock is free to download; Mr. Sunset costs $0.99 up front. AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mr. Sunset asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mr. Sunset holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AtomicClock has 5.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AtomicClock ships an update every 3 weeks, Mr. Sunset every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AtomicClock versus Mr. Sunset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomicClockMr. Sunset
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (5.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo PartlKirk Saathoff

Customer experience

AtomicClock

All ratings5,539 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.4%

Mr. Sunset

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AtomicClock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain iOS versions
  • Occasional freezing of hands
  • Countdown timer sound not working

Requested features

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

Mr. Sunset

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AtomicClock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Version$6.99
None

Mr. Sunset

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AtomicClock free?
AtomicClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mr. Sunset free?
Mr. Sunset costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AtomicClock or Mr. Sunset?
Mr. Sunset is rated higher. AtomicClock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Mr. Sunset averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AtomicClock or Mr. Sunset have ads?
AtomicClock shows ads; Mr. Sunset does not.
Which is updated more often, AtomicClock or Mr. Sunset?
AtomicClock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mr. Sunset every 21 months. Most recently, AtomicClock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mr. Sunset on July 5, 2026.

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