# C vs Planimeter

The clearest difference is price: Planimeter at $1.99 against C's $9.99. Planimeter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and device support (3 vs 1). C's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (77% vs 57%). On ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

C costs $9.99 and Planimeter $1.99 up front. Planimeter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. C asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planimeter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 115 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of C's written reviews are positive against 57% of Planimeter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

C ships an update every 5 weeks, Planimeter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Planimeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-time/id553940406/reviews) | **[4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-area-and-distance/id1469347201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Siegware](https://appshunter.io/developer/443908611) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-time/id553940406)

Automatically track time spent at predefined locations like work or school. The app uses geofencing to log your entries and exits, providing daily, monthly, and yearly summaries. You can also manually start/stop tracking, edit entries, and export your data.

**Highlights:** Automatic time registration at places, Arrival/departure notifications, Manual start/stop counting, Edit recorded times, Export time data, Post time to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Automatic time tracking
- 💡 Useful for salaried employees
- ✅ Accurate location logging
- ⏱️ Helps reconstruct time reports
- 🗺️ Tracks time at various locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Auto clock-in/out issues
- 📍 Geofence radius too large
- 🗺️ Difficulty adding new locations
- 📱 UI outdated/not optimized
- ❓ No privacy details provided

**Reported bugs**

- Automatic clock-in/out not triggering
- Locations not registering after iOS update
- Geofencing issues with iOS 15
- App switching continuously between two places
- Cannot add a name to a place

**Requested features**

- Fix automatic clock-in/out bug
- Improve location accuracy/radius control
- Link to Apple/Google Maps for address input
- Add client/job/project tracking
- Add notes/comments field


### Planimeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planimeter-area-and-distance/id1469347201)

Measure distances, land areas, and perimeters on maps with this versatile tool. Ideal for outdoor projects, recreation, and construction, it offers unit flexibility and altitude information. Supports Google Earth KML format for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Measure distances and areas on maps, Outdoor project planning, Recreational activity tracking, Construction site measurements, Adjustable unit options, Altitude information, Google Earth KML support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Altitude Query Times | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

C costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Planimeter free?

Planimeter costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, C or Planimeter?

Planimeter is rated higher. C averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Planimeter averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.

### Do C or Planimeter have ads?

Neither C nor Planimeter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, C or Planimeter?

C ships an update every 5 weeks, and Planimeter monthly. Most recently, C was updated on October 22, 2026 and Planimeter on October 25, 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.*