Comparison

ATEMControl vs Approximationist World Clock

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

Head to head
About

ATEMControl

Remotely manage BlackMagic ATEM switchers over a network. Switch sources between Program, Preview, and Aux buses directly from your device. Requires a stable Wi-Fi connection and is tested on version 7.5 and later.

Highlights
  • Remote ATEM switcher control
  • Switch Program bus
  • Switch Preview bus
  • Switch Aux bus
  • Network connection control
Features
Currently charting
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This app is designed to remotely control the BlackMagic ATEM, switch sources to a "Program", "Preview" or "Aux bus", directly from your device via a network connection. NOTE: The program is only available to ME1, program ME2 are not controllable. Performance tested only on version 7.5 and later. Is important to have a reliable WIFI network for the app to work properly.

About

Approximationist World Clock

This app simplifies understanding global time zones with a focus on approximations rather than exact minutes. It helps users quickly see if a time is suitable for others worldwide, making coordination easier for remote teams, travelers, and families.

Highlights
  • Approximation-first time zone display
  • Compare multiple cities at a glance
  • Quick overlap spotting for availability
  • Human-friendly time descriptions
  • Time slider functionality
  • Export/import and share team info
Features
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Approximationist: The Friendly World Clock for Humans Approximationist is a world clock app for people who don’t want to do timezone gymnastics before coffee. It helps you quickly understand what time it is around the world, with a fun approximation-first approach that answers the only question that matters: “Is now a good time?” Now with time slider, export/import and share of the teams' info (as sets) Need to coordinate New York, London, and Tokyo? Approximationist lets you compare cities at a glance and translate your local time into theirs without melting your brain. What makes it different World clock, but chill: Track multiple cities and time zones in one clean view. Approximation that helps: See rough equivalents fast when exact minutes aren’t the point. Quick overlap spotting: Find windows when everyone is probably awake and responsive. Human-friendly timing: Think in “early morning,” “around lunch,” or “late evening,” not just raw offsets. Less math, more momentum: Spend less time converting, more time actually scheduling. Perfect for Remote teams spread across time zones Freelancers working with global clients Travelers planning across regions Friends and families who live far apart Anyone who has ever asked, “Wait… what time is it there again?” Approximationist keeps global time coordination simple, useful, and a little more fun. Because life is complicated enough without manually adding 9 hours in your head. Friendly disclaimer: Approximationist is made for quick, practical time estimates, not split-second precision. If you need exact precision, there are many beautiful apps on the App Store, please take a look at them. Introductory pricing note: Approximationist is currently available at a special launch price for early users.

Screenshots

ATEMControl4 screens
Approximationist World Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Approximationist World Clock at 100% against ATEMControl's 2%. Approximationist World Clock also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). ATEMControl's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ATEMControl costs $4.99 and Approximationist World Clock $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATEMControl ships an update every 4 months, Approximationist World Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ATEMControl versus Approximationist World Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATEMControlApproximationist World Clock
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ОмelchukSimply Useful Apps

Customer experience

ATEMControl

Written reviews41 reviews
Positive2.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.6%

Approximationist World Clock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ATEMControl

No in-app purchases

None

Approximationist World Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATEMControl free?
ATEMControl costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Approximationist World Clock free?
Approximationist World Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ATEMControl or Approximationist World Clock have ads?
Neither ATEMControl nor Approximationist World Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ATEMControl or Approximationist World Clock?
ATEMControl ships an update every 4 months, and Approximationist World Clock every 2 months. Most recently, ATEMControl was updated on October 12, 2026 and Approximationist World Clock on October 6, 2026.

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