ATEMControl vs Approximationist World Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote ATEM switcher control
- Switch Program bus
- Switch Preview bus
- Switch Aux bus
- Network connection control
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | ATEMControl | Approximationist World Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 2.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Омelchuk | Simply Useful Apps |
Customer experience
ATEMControl
Approximationist World Clock
In-app purchases
ATEMControl
No in-app purchases
Approximationist World Clock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Approximationist World Clock free?
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