ZVV vs Clockulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZVV
Access real-time public transport information across Switzerland. Purchase tickets, travelcards, and day passes for all Swiss transport networks directly within the app. Manage your tickets and travelcards easily, with convenient payment options.
- Real-time connection search
- Next departures timetable
- Area map for orientation
- Incident and disruption alerts
- Save planned journeys
- Two-click ticket purchase
- Digital travelcards and discounts
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The ZVV app provides you with real-time timetable information throughout Switzerland and allows you to buy travelcards and tickets in seconds. All ZVV and Z-Pass travelcards, multicards and tickets as well as tickets and day passes for the whole of Switzerland (national long-distance connections and regional fare networks) are available. The key features at a glance: • Real-time connection search • Table with the next departures for each stop • Area map for orientation from the current location • Overview of current incidents and disruptions in the ZVV area • Save planned journeys and commuter routes on the home tab • Purchase tickets with two clicks in the shop or directly after a timetable request • Check-in ticket as alternative - simply check in and start travelling • Easy ticket purchase also for fellow travellers, dogs and bikes • Purchase of e-multicards with up to 10% discount • Purchase and renewal of ZVV and Z-Pass travelcards with just a few clicks • Quick access to all valid tickets via homepage • Digital presentation of travelcards and discounts with SwissPass Mobile • Refund of unused tickets directly in the app • Download of sales and refund receipts • Easy access to personal settings and customer service Payment options: TWINT, credit cards (Mastercard, VISA, American Express), debit cards, Apple Pay, PostFinance, REKA, purchase on account (several payment methods can be entered) Available languages: German / English Contact: If you have any questions about the app, ZVV-Contact is available daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the free number 0800 988 988 or contact@zvv.ch.
Clockulator
Easily convert between 24-hour and 12-hour clock formats with a clean interface. This travel companion helps you understand time zones and schedules worldwide, ensuring you never miss a flight or appointment.
- One-touch clock conversion
- Time zone settings
- Interactive clock design
- Seamless time zone adjustment
- Travel companion
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Effortlessly switch between 24-hour and 12-hour clock formats with a sleek, simple interface. Designed with travellers in mind, this tool ensures you’ll never misinterpret time zones or schedules—perfect for jet-setters navigating the 24-hour clock worldwide. Features That Keep You on Track: One-Touch Clock Conversion: Instantly toggle between 24-hour and 12-hour formats. Time Zone Settings: Select your city with a tap and adjust time zones seamlessly. Interactive Design: Touch the clock for a smooth second-hand animation. Whether you’re catching a train, boarding a flight, or planning across time zones, this clock is your ultimate travel companion. Stay sharp, stay on time, and never miss a moment!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ZVV at Free against Clockulator's $0.99. ZVV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (224 vs 1). Clockulator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
ZVV is free to download; Clockulator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Clockulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZVV has 224 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ZVV ships an update weekly, Clockulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZVV | Clockulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (224 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 224 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zürcher Verkehrsverbund ZVV | Bruce Jurgens |
In-app purchases
ZVV
No in-app purchases
Clockulator
No in-app purchases









