# Notepad vs World Clock Pro

The clearest difference is rating: World Clock Pro at 4.8 against Notepad's 2.7. World Clock Pro also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 41%) and ads (none vs shown). Notepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Clock Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

World Clock Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Clock Pro has 1.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 77% of World Clock Pro's.

Notepad ships an update every 2 weeks, World Clock Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | World Clock Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad/id495125972/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-pro-convert-time/id969635117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YONGSEOK LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/453718968) | [Alex Komarov Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364741805) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad/id495125972)

Capture fleeting thoughts and precious memories with a focus on simple recording and easy retrieval. Features include instant note-taking, automatic saving, categorization, keyword search, and customizable themes and font sizes.

**Highlights:** Instant note-taking, Automatic saving, Categorization, Keyword search, Customizable themes, Adjustable font size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fantastic - sort order choices works great
- 👍 Simple and very comfortable!
- 👍 Easy to use for writing stories and notes
- 👍 Great for just simple notes or essays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Updated app. NOW ALL MY NOTES ARE GONE!!!!
- 🐛 Cannot flip back and forth from a source to copy/paste without running into annoying ads
- 🐛 Why is there no longer a "scrolling signifier" on the side
- 🐛 The search feature option disappears when in use
- 🐛 Notepad Update gone bad

**Reported bugs**

- Updated app. NOW ALL MY NOTES ARE GONE!!!!
- Cannot flip back and forth from a source to copy/paste without running into annoying ads
- The search feature option disappears when in use
- The new update is causing crashes
- App not opening saved notes anymore

**Requested features**

- Add search feature for easier finding in notes
- Add pictures and videos, and let us resize them
- Add landscape mode
- Add undo button
- Add dark mode option


### World Clock Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-pro-convert-time/id969635117)

Easily track and convert time across multiple global time zones. Schedule events, share accurate times instantly, and access a vast database of cities and time zones. Ideal for international communication and planning.

**Highlights:** Universal clock access, Effortless time conversion, Schedule calendar events, Instant time sharing, Large city and timezone database, Automatic timezone updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Elegant and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Excellent visualization of multiple time zones
- ⏱ Seamless time shifting
- 🌍 Convenient for international teams and travelers
- 📆 Helpful for scheduling across time zones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues and lack of functionality
- 🖥 Lack of iPad and landscape mode support
- 🔧 Concerns about app updates and feature removals
- 💰 Complaints about subscription model and pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working on iOS 14 and newer
- Issues with local time zone detection and display
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add date function for future time zone changes
- Ability to customize and sort displayed time zones
- Implement an Apple Watch app
- Improve widget functionality and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

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

### Is World Clock Pro free?

World Clock Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or World Clock Pro?

World Clock Pro is rated higher. Notepad averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while World Clock Pro averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Notepad or World Clock Pro have ads?

Notepad shows ads; World Clock Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or World Clock Pro?

Notepad ships an update every 2 weeks, and World Clock Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 28, 2026 and World Clock Pro on September 30, 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.*