# AtomicClock vs Drop Timer

The clearest difference is price: AtomicClock at Free against Drop Timer's $1.99. Drop Timer'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.

AtomicClock is free to download; Drop Timer costs $1.99 up front. AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drop Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | AtomicClock | Drop Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomicclock-ntp-time/id1402993049/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timo Partl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387413672) | [JORDAN GARY OLOMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871730472) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Drop Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-timer-scarcity-terminal/id6758360790)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AtomicClock free?

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

### Is Drop Timer free?

Drop Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AtomicClock or Drop Timer have ads?

AtomicClock shows ads; Drop Timer does not.

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