Comparison

ZVV vs Clockulator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • One-touch clock conversion
  • Time zone settings
  • Interactive clock design
  • Seamless time zone adjustment
  • Travel companion
Features
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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!

Screenshots

ZVV4 screens
Clockulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ZVV is free to download; Clockulator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZVV ships an update weekly, Clockulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZVV versus Clockulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZVVClockulator
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (224 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings224 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZürcher Verkehrsverbund ZVVBruce Jurgens

In-app purchases

None

ZVV

No in-app purchases

None

Clockulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZVV free?
ZVV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clockulator free?
Clockulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZVV or Clockulator?
Clockulator is rated higher. ZVV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Clockulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ZVV or Clockulator have ads?
Neither ZVV nor Clockulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZVV or Clockulator?
ZVV ships an update weekly, and Clockulator every 5 months. Most recently, ZVV was updated on October 7, 2026 and Clockulator on October 4, 2026.

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