Comparison

AtomicClock vs wwvbgps

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

wwvbgps

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Emulates WWVB longwave time broadcast using DAC harmonics to produce a very weak signal at the carrier frequency of 60KHz. This allows a radio-controlled clock (e.g. many Casio watches), to receive the signal when placed near the speaker of the iOS device. There are other apps that do this but they don't seem to use the GPS time signal, instead relying on the system clock which will drift when it doesn't have internet for a long time (e.g. at sea) because iOS does not appear to use GPS time for system clock updates. This app specifically avoids using the system clock and prefers GPS time. To force using GPS, try it in Airplane mode, with all the radios off. Tested with Casio GW M5610U.

Screenshots

AtomicClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: wwvbgps at none against AtomicClock's 1. AtomicClock's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. wwvbgps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AtomicClock versus wwvbgps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomicClockwwvbgps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo PartlEllo Skelling Productions

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

wwvbgps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AtomicClock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Version$6.99
None

wwvbgps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AtomicClock free?
AtomicClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is wwvbgps free?
wwvbgps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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