Chrono vs iPocketRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chrono
Easily track time across multiple global locations with this intuitive application. Manage a custom list of world clocks, add numerous locations, and even rename them for clarity. A convenient widget provides quick access to time information, helping you stay connected across different time zones.
- Manage a list of world clocks
- Extensive location selection
- Customizable clock names
- Convenient widget
- Timezone comparison
- 24/12 hour format option
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Travel a lot? Have friends or family in another timezone? Want to know what time it is somewhere else on the planet? Features: * Manage a list of world clocks * Lots of locations to choose from * Rename your clocks to something meaningful * A handy widget to save you time * Simple, easy to use interface * Additional timezone information for certain locations * See if a timezone is yesterday, today or tomorrow from where you are * Change time from 24 hour to 12 hour time * Compare time in other time zones and your own by scrolling into the future or back into the past
iPocketRemote
Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and remote for your Mac. Control the pointer, media, volume, and system functions like locking or sleeping your computer. Connects securely over your local network without needing a cloud service.
- Wireless trackpad control
- Media and volume control
- System control (lock/sleep)
- Secure local network connection
- QR code or code pairing
- Multiple trackpad styles
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and remote control for your Mac. Move the pointer, click, right-click, scroll, and drag from your phone. You can also control media and volume, lock the screen, or put your Mac to sleep—all over your local network. iPocketRemote works with the companion Mac app iPocketDock. In iPocketRemote, open Settings and tap Download Mac App to install it. REMOTE TRACKPAD • Move the Mac pointer with one finger • Tap to click and double-tap to double-click • Two-finger tap for right-click • Scroll with two fingers or along either trackpad edge • Press and move to drag • Adjust pointer sensitivity and edge scrolling • Choose from multiple trackpad styles MEDIA & SYSTEM CONTROLS • Play or pause media • Go to the previous or next track • Adjust volume from 0–100 or mute instantly • Lock your Mac or put it to sleep • Manage multiple Macs and choose a preferred device QUICK, PRIVATE CONNECTION • Pair by scanning a QR code or entering a pairing code • Automatically reconnect to paired Macs • Communicates directly over your local network • No cloud service or account required • Pairing credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later • Mac running the latest iPocketDock • iPhone and Mac connected to the same local network • Camera permission is used only for QR-code pairing • Local Network permission is used to find and connect to your Mac Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPocketRemote at 75% against Chrono's 38%. iPocketRemote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). Chrono's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. iPocketRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Chrono asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chrono ships an update every 8 months, iPocketRemote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chrono | iPocketRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Connan | 胜天 何 |
Customer experience
Chrono
iPocketRemote
In-app purchases
Chrono
No in-app purchases
iPocketRemote
- Yearly Premium$1.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$3.99
