# Date and Time Checker vs Elapsed Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Date and Time Checker at 100% against Elapsed Timer's 50%. Date and Time Checker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Elapsed Timer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Date and Time Checker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Elapsed Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Date and Time Checker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elapsed Timer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Date and Time Checker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Elapsed Timer's.

Date and Time Checker ships an update every 3 months, Elapsed Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Date and Time Checker | Elapsed Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-and-time-checker/id1495935338/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elapsed-timer/id1590283181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mitsuhiro nara](https://appshunter.io/developer/908062910) | [Kei Suefuji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388335881) |

## What reviewers say

### Date and Time Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-and-time-checker/id1495935338)

Easily calculate elapsed time, dates, and durations with multiple calculation formats. Save your results as a history for quick reference. Ideal for tracking work hours, travel time, or significant dates.

**Highlights:** Calculate elapsed time (hours, minutes, seconds), Calculate elapsed dates (days, weeks, months, years), Add or subtract time/dates, Set alert notifications for calculated times/dates, Save calculation results as history, Option to include/exclude first day in date calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export to File | $3.99 | one-time |


### Elapsed Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elapsed-timer/id1590283181)

Track multiple durations simultaneously with this intuitive utility. Perfect for managing tasks like baby feeding intervals, study sessions, or cooking times. The free version supports two timers, with a premium option for more.

**Highlights:** Track multiple elapsed times, Set custom names and colors for tasks, Start, stop, and edit timer measurements, Free version supports two timers, Premium version for unlimited timers, Ad-free experience with premium

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Date and Time Checker free?

Date and Time Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elapsed Timer free?

Elapsed Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Date and Time Checker or Elapsed Timer?

Date and Time Checker is rated higher. Date and Time Checker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Elapsed Timer averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Date and Time Checker or Elapsed Timer have ads?

Both Date and Time Checker and Elapsed Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Date and Time Checker or Elapsed Timer?

Date and Time Checker ships an update every 3 months, and Elapsed Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Date and Time Checker was updated on September 10, 2026 and Elapsed Timer on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*