# Pilot Time vs Zulu Time

The clearest difference is price: Pilot Time at Free against Zulu Time's $0.99. Pilot Time also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Zulu Time's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 19) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pilot Time is free to download; Zulu Time costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Zulu Time holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zulu Time has 2.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Pilot Time's written reviews are positive against 79% of Zulu Time's.

Pilot Time ships an update every 6 months, Zulu Time every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot Time | Zulu Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-time/id360138989/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zulu-time/id377289826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#151** |
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WillowRoot Apps, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/996072337) | [Derek Spears](https://appshunter.io/developer/377289829) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-time/id360138989)

Instantly view local, military, and UTC time with a tap. Developed by pilots, this app eliminates mental time conversions by displaying current and past/future times across various time zones. Easily select continents and cities for quick comparisons.

**Highlights:** View local, military, and UTC time, Compare current location time to UTC, Display frequently used time zones, Convert past, current, and future times, Easy continent and city time zone selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Accurate time zone conversions
- 💰 Free application with no cost
- ⚡ Quick and easy access to Zulu time
- 📱 iOS widget functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on app launch
- 📺 Intrusive advertisement pop-ups
- 🔧 Widget loading failures
- 📋 Limited city/location database
- 🎯 Defaults to Los Angeles time zone

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening after updates
- Widget displays 'UNABLE TO LOAD' error
- App crashes when changing time zones
- Incorrect time zone offsets for some locations (e.g., Sydney)
- Time doesn't update when app is reopened

**Requested features**

- Favorites or saved locations tab
- Flight time and air time calculator
- Julian date display for each time zone
- GPS location detection for automatic time zone
- Multiple simultaneous time zone display (3-4 zones)


### Zulu Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zulu-time/id377289826)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app displays local and UTC (Zulu) time, along with multiple time zones, on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad. It offers widgets for quick access and features for calculating future or past times with offsets, simplifying timezone conversions for various professions.

**Highlights:** Display local and Zulu (UTC) time, Multiple time zone display, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch complications, Future/past time offset calculations, Time zone conversion

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Zulu time on command
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Easy to read and use
- 👍 Excellent for aviation and radio operators
- 👍 Customizable and syncs correctly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Watch complication not updating consistently
- 🐛 Local time not displaying correctly on widget
- 🐛 Complication shows only hours, not full time
- 🐛 Difficulty setting with Daylight Saving Time

**Reported bugs**

- Complication freezes after a few days
- Zulu time loses accuracy over time on Apple Watch
- Widget not updating local time properly

**Requested features**

- Add alarm feature
- Allow landscape mode for bedside clock view
- Provide option for always-on display
- Add time zone map for quick reference
- Show day of year in display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot Time free?

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

### Is Zulu Time free?

Zulu Time costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pilot Time or Zulu Time?

Zulu Time is rated higher. Pilot Time averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Zulu Time averages 4.8 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Pilot Time or Zulu Time have ads?

Neither Pilot Time nor Zulu Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot Time or Zulu Time?

Pilot Time ships an update every 6 months, and Zulu Time every 3 months. Most recently, Pilot Time was updated on September 21, 2026 and Zulu Time on September 24, 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.*