Comparison

Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) vs RouteEffect Pro

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

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About

Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing)

This app provides ultra-precise time by syncing with atomic time servers. It features a customizable display mimicking professional studio clocks, with advanced alarm functions and various visual themes. Designed for accuracy and usability, it's ideal for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Highlights
  • Syncs with atomic time servers
  • Professional studio clock display
  • Customizable alarm with snooze
  • Local time / UTC mode
  • Multiple color themes
  • Night mode for dimming
  • Disabled screen auto-lock
Features
Currently charting
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This tool shows you the ultimate precise time of day. To achieve this, it uses a special internet time protocol to fetch the time from an atomic time server. We are proud to offer version 6 of the Gorgy Timing Atomic Clock. The program is one of the classic applications since the early days of the Apple App Store and has been continually improved based on user feedback. The Gorgy Timing Atomic Clock shows the precise time of day. To achieve this, it uses a special internet time protocol to fetch the ultimate precise time from cesium atomic clocks available on the internet, or any other time server you like. The graphical display mimics the clock display of the legendary Gorgy Timing clocks, which are used in professional radio and television studios, and we spent much effort to bring the original feeling of these wickedly expensive clocks to your iPhone. This app is used by BBC studios, astronomers, concert promoters, etc. Version 5 contains the following functions: * Universal support for all iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch devices running iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 9 or higher * Optimized for the latest iOS, iPadOS and watchOS * Alarm function with snooze (touch anywhere on the screen), volume fade-in, based on weekdays * Alarm time based on seconds (not minutes) * Local time / UTC time mode * Alarm notification window instead of normal alarm sound, if app is not running or in the background * Use playlists or a manual picker selection from your own music library as alarm sounds * The alarm sound is also playing when the device is muted, or the display is switched off, and also works in AirPlay environments * Customizable time server sources * Colors: green, red, blue, yellow, white, dark green, violet, pink, orange, turquoise and hidden, with a separate color option for digits, seconds and segments * Alternative visual display of fractional seconds (1/60th sec. resolution) * 12/24 hours display * Optional second tick sound * Full landscape support (including settings dialog) * Touching the display lets the buttons and status bar fade out * Touching the display again will add the current date (in all orientations) * Disabled screen auto-lock * Options "sync at startup", "hourly", "daily", or a sync button for manual syncing * The last known time delta is used when started without sync * "Night mode", which dims the display using a slider, shows the seconds with only one dot (to prevent a hard brightness switch between second 59 and second 0), switches off the tick sound, and reduces screen updates to save battery * To minimize burn-in effects (especially on the iPhone X OLED display), the clock is doing micro movements when running longer than 5 minutes * VoiceOver support Answers to common questions: * An application can not set your device's system time, so a time sync between the atomic time and the device time is not possible. * If you want to wakeup with music, please do not exit the app before going to sleep (which would result in a local notification dialog without music in the morning), and do not lock your device. Be aware that running an application all the time, even without display, consumes battery, so please make sure that your iPhone is fully charged before you go to bed, connect it to your charger, or use the app's Night mode, which is much more energy-saving.

About

RouteEffect Pro

This app provides professional control for Blackmagic Design Videohub video routers. It offers intuitive routing management, real-time switching, and customization options for various video production environments. A one-time purchase grants lifetime access to its powerful features.

Highlights
  • Blackmagic Design 12G-SDI Videohub support
  • Multiple routing views (Button, Split, List, Wheel, Crosspoint)
  • Real-time switching with instant feedback
  • Locking outputs, take mode, and advanced workflows
  • Virtual outputs for grouping
  • Customizable input/output labels and colors
  • Offline simulator for testing configurations
Features
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RouteEffect Pro is the ultimate controller for Blackmagic Design Videohub video routers. RouteEffect Pro is engineered for professionals who need fast, reliable, and intuitive control of their video routing infrastructure.  RouteEffect Pro is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. If you prefer a subscription-based option, a separate version of RouteEffect is available on the App Store. Whether you’re in a control room, on location, or managing multiple video hubs across a facility, RouteEffect Pro delivers instant responsiveness, reliability, and powerful features such as: • Support for Blackmagic Design 12G-SDI Videohubs from the Videohub Mini 4x2 12G all the way to the massive Videohub 120x120 12G • Multiple routing views, including Button, Split, List, Wheel, and Crosspoint • Real-time switching with instant feedback • Support for locking outputs, take mode, and advanced workflows • Virtual outputs lets you group multiple outputs into one • Customize your inputs and outputs with icons, colors, and labels • Simulator lets you test out hardware and configurations while offline • Native support for iPhone, iPad, and macOS with syncing via iCloud • Picture-in-Picture mode to maintain router control in the background RouteEffect Pro is perfect for: • Live events • Streaming studios • Broadcast environments • Post-production workflows Take command of your video routing infrastructure with these powerful features in RouteEffect Pro: • Run an unlimited number of simulators or entries • Button, Split, List, Wheel, and Crosspoint routing management views • Group multiple outputs into a single virtual output • Fire salvos with presets • Create external Multiview windows for real-time visualization of your routes • Automate with Shortcuts • Picture-in-Picture dashboard • Export and import of video router metadata ---- Blackmagic Design and Videohub are trademarks of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing)4 screens
RouteEffect Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) at $1.99 against RouteEffect Pro's $249.99. Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5K vs 1). RouteEffect Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On 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

Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) costs $1.99 and RouteEffect Pro $249.99 up front. Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. RouteEffect Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) has 5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of RouteEffect Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) versus RouteEffect Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtomic Clock (Gorgy Timing)RouteEffect Pro
Price$1.99 — better$249.99
Rating4.8 (5K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCompuLab, Markus GömmelAdam Tow

Customer experience

Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing)

All ratings4,988 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.3%

RouteEffect Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing)

One-time5
  • Nice job$0.99
  • Good work.$2.99
  • Great app!$3.99
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  • Awesome idea!$8.99
  • I totally love it!$17.99
None

RouteEffect Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) free?
Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RouteEffect Pro free?
RouteEffect Pro costs $249.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) or RouteEffect Pro?
Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) is rated higher. Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while RouteEffect Pro averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) or RouteEffect Pro have ads?
Neither Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) nor RouteEffect Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) or RouteEffect Pro?
Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) ships an update every 3 months, and RouteEffect Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Atomic Clock (Gorgy Timing) was updated on October 31, 2026 and RouteEffect Pro on October 31, 2026.

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