Comparison

Astrodate vs A Word Clock

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

Head to head
About

Astrodate

This app provides the current date and time in multiple specialized formats, including Julian Date, Modified Julian Date, and Truncated Julian Date. It also offers standard Gregorian ISO 8601 formats, eliminating the need for manual calculations. Ideal for astronomers and those requiring precise timekeeping across various systems.

Highlights
  • Julian Date conversion
  • Modified Julian Date
  • Truncated Julian Date
  • Dublin Julian Date
  • Gregorian ISO 8601 format
  • Astronomical date calculations
Features
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Astrodate provides the current date and time in Julian Date, Modified Julian Date, Truncated Julian Date, and Dublin Julian Date as well as normal Gregorian ISO 8601 numeric date time formats. This is particularly useful for astronomers and others who need these various date formats, and don't want to do the calculations.

About

A Word Clock

This utility displays the current time using natural language phrases instead of digits. It offers spoken output, multiple language options, and customizable themes. A widget is also available for quick glances, maintaining your chosen settings.

Highlights
  • Time displayed in words
  • Optional spoken output
  • Multiple language support
  • Customizable color themes
  • Widget support
  • "Lazy time" phrasing
Features
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Time in Words turns the current time into a phrase you can read at a glance. Instead of showing only digits, it can say “quarter past ten,” “half past five,” or an approximate, relaxed version of the time. Choose how time feels Swipe between several clock presentations, including a large word clock, digital time, date and location details, an analog clock, lazy and exact time together, and a past-now-next timeline. Make it yours Select from modern visual themes and a broad collection of accessible color schemes. Adjust the text size so long words remain readable, and choose between exact wording and a more relaxed lazy-time style. Your language Time phrases are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Simplified Chinese. The wording is designed to sound natural rather than like a mechanical translation. On your Home Screen Add the widget to see the time in words without opening the app. The widget uses your selected language, lazy-time setting and color scheme. More ways to read time • Word, digital and analog clocks • Date, time zone and optional location details • Lazy and exact time comparison • Past, current and upcoming time phrases • Spoken time on tap • Adjustable typography • Multiple themes and high-contrast palettes Time in Words is a calm, expressive alternative to an ordinary clock.

Screenshots

Astrodate1 screens
A Word Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: A Word Clock at #189 against Astrodate's unranked. Astrodate's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Astrodate costs $0.99 and A Word Clock $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astrodate ships an update every 12 months, A Word Clock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Astrodate versus A Word Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstrodateA Word Clock
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlying Titans, Inc.Raymund Vorwerk

Customer experience

Astrodate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

A Word Clock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Astrodate

No in-app purchases

None

A Word Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astrodate free?
Astrodate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Word Clock free?
A Word Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astrodate or A Word Clock have ads?
Neither Astrodate nor A Word Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astrodate or A Word Clock?
Astrodate ships an update every 12 months, and A Word Clock every 8 months. Most recently, Astrodate was updated on September 10, 2026 and A Word Clock on September 7, 2026.

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