Comparison

AtomicClock vs TVU Anywhere Lite

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

TVU Anywhere Lite

Features
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TVU Anywhere Lite is a lightweight version of TVU Anywhere, which turns your phone into a powerful live video transmitter capable of delivering a broadcast quality video picture from any location. Field reporters, remote news anchors, citizen journalists and streamers can go live to their audience with the press of a button and cover news, events, interviews and human interest stories. TVU Anywhere Lite uses all available cellular and WiFi connections together with TVU’s patented IS+ technology for a reliable picture no matter the transmission environment and utilizes HEVC/H.265 encoding for efficient data usage.

Screenshots

AtomicClock4 screens
TVU Anywhere Lite1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TVU Anywhere Lite at none against AtomicClock's 1. TVU Anywhere Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TVU Anywhere Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AtomicClock ships an update monthly, TVU Anywhere Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AtomicClock versus TVU Anywhere Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomicClockTVU Anywhere Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo PartlTVU Networks Corporation

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

TVU Anywhere Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AtomicClock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Version$6.99
None

TVU Anywhere Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AtomicClock free?
AtomicClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TVU Anywhere Lite free?
TVU Anywhere Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AtomicClock or TVU Anywhere Lite have ads?
AtomicClock shows ads; TVU Anywhere Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, AtomicClock or TVU Anywhere Lite?
AtomicClock ships an update monthly, and TVU Anywhere Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, AtomicClock was updated on November 11, 2026 and TVU Anywhere Lite on November 8, 2026.

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