Comparison

Today's Stardate vs BTTF Clock

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

Head to head
About

Today's Stardate

Calculate the current stardate with this essential tool for science fiction enthusiasts. Never be lost in space without knowing the date again. Perfect for fans who want to immerse themselves in their favorite sci-fi universes.

Highlights
  • Stardate calculation
  • Sci-fi immersion tool
  • Essential for fans
  • Simple interface
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Essential tool for SCI-FI lovers. What can you do if you wake up on a space interceptor without knowing how you got there? Well, as well as bringing you a towel, you will also know the current date! To boldly go where…well, you know.

About

BTTF Clock

Experience the magic of time travel with a digital recreation of the iconic DeLorean dashboard. This app features customizable date panels, real-time clock updates, and authentic sound effects from the "Back to the Future" trilogy. It's designed to run smoothly on older devices, bringing cinematic nostalgia to your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Iconic time display panels
  • Customizable destination, present, and last departed times
  • Real-time accurate clock
  • Interactive interface for date changes
  • Authentic movie sound effects
  • Optimized for older devices
Features
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Relive the magic of time travel with the BTTF Clock! Inspired by the iconic clock from the "Back to the Future" trilogy, this app brings the excitement of the DeLorean's dashboard right to your device. Whether you're using a phone or tablet you can enjoy the nostalgia of the iconic time machine. Best of all, it's optimized to run smoothly even on outdated devices, so no one gets left behind in the past. Key Features: • Iconic Time Display: Experience the legendary "Destination Time," "Present Time," and "Last Time Departed" panels, faithfully recreated with stunning detail. • Customizable Dates: Set your own dates for each panel and watch as the app mimics the flux capacitor's data changes. • Real-time Clock: Always stay on schedule with the accurate present time display. • Interactive Interface: Tap on the clock panels to change dates and relive the thrill of setting your time travel destination. • Sound Effects: Enjoy authentic sound effects from the movie to enhance your time travel experience. • Car Mode: Combine the Time Circuits, flux capacitor, and GPS speedometer in an immersive dashboard. • Manual Speed Simulation: Press and hold the speedometer to accelerate and feel speed-responsive haptic feedback as you approach the selected time-travel speed. • Cinematic Time Travel: Reach the configured speed to trigger a full-screen time-travel sequence with visual transitions and sound effects. • Home Screen and CarPlay Widget: Keep the Time Circuits visible at a glance with a configurable widget for your Home Screen and CarPlay. • Optimized for Outdated Devices: Designed to run efficiently on older devices, ensuring smooth performance without compromising on features. Target Audience: • Fans of the "Back to the Future" trilogy. • Retro and classic movie enthusiasts. • Anyone who enjoys unique and themed timekeeping apps. • Users with older devices seeking fun and functional apps.

Screenshots

Today's Stardate4 screens
BTTF Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BTTF Clock at none against Today's Stardate's 11. BTTF Clock also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 59%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Today's Stardate sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. BTTF Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BTTF Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Today's Stardate's written reviews are positive against 84% of BTTF Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Today's Stardate ships an update monthly, BTTF Clock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Today's Stardate versus BTTF Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToday's StardateBTTF Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings)4.6 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews84.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1332 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRolando PusineriSergei Bazarnik

Customer experience

Today's Stardate

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral17.6%
Negative23.5%

BTTF Clock

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Today's Stardate

One-time11
  • Fonts Pack 2$0.99
  • Font Pack 3$0.99
  • Font Pack 5$0.99
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  • Font Pack 6$0.99
  • Font Pack 7$0.99
  • Astronauts icons pack 1$0.99
  • Tech Icons$0.99
  • Font Pack 9$0.99
  • Artworks pack 1$0.99
  • Artworks pack 2$0.99
  • Fonts Pack 1$0.99
None

BTTF Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Today's Stardate free?
Today's Stardate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BTTF Clock free?
BTTF Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Today's Stardate or BTTF Clock?
BTTF Clock is rated higher. Today's Stardate averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while BTTF Clock averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.
Do Today's Stardate or BTTF Clock have ads?
Neither Today's Stardate nor BTTF Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Today's Stardate or BTTF Clock?
Today's Stardate ships an update monthly, and BTTF Clock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Today's Stardate was updated on October 20, 2026 and BTTF Clock on October 30, 2026.

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