Time cal vs Time Keeper DX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Time cal
This app offers a versatile stopwatch and timer with advanced calculation features, including frame-based timing. It's designed for professionals in media industries and students, with customizable backgrounds and shake-to-start functionality for simultaneous count-up and countdown.
- Stopwatch and timer functionality
- Frame-based time calculation
- Works in background
- Customizable backgrounds
- Shake to start/stop
- Four distinct timing modes
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Stopwatch & Timer Time Calculator * Works in the background * Large buttons for easy operation * Customizable button backgrounds with your favorite photo * Simultaneous display of current time and counter while calculating * Pressing the "Clear" button twice turns it into "AC (All Clear)" * When using on Mac, you can enter with the number key. Ideal for: Broadcast, music, video, and anime industry professionals.β¨It includes a frame-based time calculator supporting:β¨1, 1/10, 1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/1000 sec Recommended for:β¨Directors, ADs, DJs, announcers, voice actors, narrators, mixers, sound producersβ¨...and students aiming for these careers. Also useful for accounting, payroll, and attendance tracking. Shake to Start! * Just shake your iPhone to start count-up and countdown simultaneously * Perfect for giving a cue during live shows or recordingsβ¨γβ You can track both elapse time and remain time * You can also start by tapping the indicator area * No sound output, suitable for quiet environments 4 Modes Available: Loop : Reset and start every time you shake or touch 0 SW : Repeat restart and stop mode SW : General stopwatch. Add time by restarting after posing LAP : Record lap time and total time If you're a DJ...β¨Shake it now!!β¨You'll get what you want. But please...β¨Don't throw your iPhone!
Time Keeper DX
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You can calculate the time. It is easy to calculate the current time using the Now button. Count down by voice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Time cal at every 5 days against Time Keeper DX's every 2 months. Time cal also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Time cal costs $1.99 and Time Keeper DX $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Time cal ships an update every 5 days, Time Keeper DX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time cal | Time Keeper DX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 β better | $4.99 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yukio Oishi | Hisanori Yagi |
In-app purchases
Time cal
No in-app purchases
Time Keeper DX
No in-app purchases
