# Overlap vs Zones

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Overlap at none against Zones's 2. Overlap also leads on ratings volume (876 vs 79). Zones's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zones sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Overlap asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Overlap against 4.7 for Zones. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overlap has 876 ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Overlap's written reviews are positive against 70% of Zones's.

Overlap ships an update every 3 months, Zones every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overlap | Zones |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (876 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overlap-world-clock/id1516950324/reviews)** | [4.7 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zones-time-zone-conversion/id1612523936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **876** | 79 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bonobo](https://appshunter.io/developer/666155611) | [Squircle Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/458980813) |

## What reviewers say

### Overlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overlap-world-clock/id1516950324)

Easily find optimal meeting times across different time zones with a visual graph. Set custom availability for each location and sync with your calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts. Share convenient times directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Visual Overlap Graph for meeting times, Customizable availability hours per time zone, Calendar event integration, Multiple time zone display, Time zone renaming, Lock Screen Standby Mode widget

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Elegant and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Helpful for coordinating meetings across time zones
- 👍 Useful for tracking time differences globally
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Beautiful and sleek design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not working
- 🐛 Timezone data not always accurate
- 🐛 Duplicate timezone entries
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High CPU usage on Mac

**Reported bugs**

- Timezone data not updating correctly
- Inability to delete unwanted timezones
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms
- Typing issues on Mac version

**Requested features**

- Add option to reorder timezones
- Implement 24-hour clock display
- Allow customization of colors and backgrounds
- Integrate with calendar for scheduling
- Add weather information for each timezone


### Zones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zones-time-zone-conversion/id1612523936)

Effortlessly manage multiple time zones with this intuitive app. It handles daylight saving changes, provides sunrise/sunset times, and offers weather forecasts for your chosen cities. Syncs across devices and includes helpful widgets and reminders.

**Highlights:** Time zone conversion, Daylight saving adjustments, Sunrise and sunset times, Weather information, Home screen widgets, Custom reminders, iMessage app integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zones+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Zones+ Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overlap free?

Overlap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zones free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Overlap or Zones?

Overlap is rated higher. Overlap averages 4.8 out of 5 from 876 ratings, while Zones averages 4.7 from 79 ratings.

### Do Overlap or Zones have ads?

Neither Overlap nor Zones shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Overlap or Zones?

Overlap ships an update every 3 months, and Zones every 10 days. Most recently, Overlap was updated on November 3, 2026 and Zones on November 3, 2026.

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