Comparison

AQL vs TimeCalc

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

Head to head
About

AQL

This utility calculates sample sizes and acceptable defect numbers for product inspections based on ANSI Z1.4-2003 standards. It simplifies creating sampling plans for random product inspections, replacing traditional paper methods for inspectors.

Highlights
  • Determine sample size
  • Calculate allowable rejects
  • Based on ANSI Z1.4-2003
  • Prepare sampling plans
  • Digital replacement for paper cards
Features
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The Pro QC AQL (Acceptance Quality Limit) calculator (based on based upon ANSI Z1.4-2003) makes it easy to determine a sample size and the proper number of allowable rejects in a particular shipping lot size. It is a fundamental tool for preparing a sampling plan for a random product inspection as it allows to set the number of samples to inspect, and the maximum numbers of defects that is allowed. This free application takes the place of the traditional paper card that many inspectors in the field use.

About

TimeCalc

This app accurately calculates time-related tasks, including working hours, durations between dates, and age. It offers a user-friendly interface with dark mode and offline functionality, allowing for easy time management for work and personal life.

Highlights
  • Calculate working hours
  • Calculate time between two points
  • Add and subtract time
  • Calculate age
  • Convert time units
  • Export calculations to PDF
Features
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TimeCalc is a powerful yet simple time calculator for everyday use — add and subtract hours, track work durations, calculate future dates, and find exact age in seconds. TIME CALCULATOR Add, subtract multiple time values in sequence. Instant results, calculation history saved. Examples: 2h 35m + 3h 45m = 6h 20m 12h 20m − 4.5h = 7h 50m 4h 52m × 3 = 14h 36m 1h ÷ 20m = 3 Convert between time units: 456m = 7h 36m = 7.6h TIME BETWEEN (DURATION) Enter any start and end time to calculate the exact duration. Organize into separate categories. Export PDF reports (Premium). Examples: 11:20 AM → 12:40 PM = 1h 20m 01:30 AM → 02:30 PM = 13h Today 02:00 → Tomorrow 02:30 = 24h 30m DATE CALCULATOR (ADD & SUBTRACT) From any starting date, add or subtract years/months/weeks/days/hours/minutes to get the resulting date. Calendar-accurate arithmetic — adding 1 month to Jan 31 gives the correct last day of February. Example: Today 17:32 + (1d 2h) = Tomorrow 19:32 AGE CALCULATOR Calculate exact age in years, months, and days from a birth date. Save multiple birthdays to track. --- KEY FEATURES • Automatic light & dark mode • Supports both 12h and 24h formats • Multi-language support • No account, no cloud — 100% local data • Privacy-first — your data never leaves your device --- PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium to unlock the full experience: • Remove all ads • Unlimited Time Between categories • Export reports to PDF • Advanced time unit customization Subscription plans: Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly, or Lifetime. --- Perfect for tracking work hours, calculating durations, and managing time efficiently. Thank you for using TimeCalc! [Terms] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AQL4 screens
TimeCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimeCalc at 4.5 against AQL's 3.3. TimeCalc also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). AQL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. TimeCalc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AQL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeCalc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeCalc has 90 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AQL's written reviews are positive against 79% of TimeCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AQL ships an update every 19 months, TimeCalc every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
AQL versus TimeCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAQLTimeCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.5 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings390 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro Q.C. International LimitedHa Thanh

Customer experience

AQL

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

TimeCalc

All ratings89 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative17.6%

In-app purchases

None

AQL

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TimeCalc

Subscriptions3
  • Premium subscription 1 month3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium subscription 3 month3 Days trial$1.993 Months
  • Premium subscription 1 year3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$14.99

Questions

Is AQL free?
AQL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeCalc free?
TimeCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AQL or TimeCalc?
TimeCalc is rated higher. AQL averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TimeCalc averages 4.5 from 90 ratings.
Do AQL or TimeCalc have ads?
TimeCalc shows ads; AQL does not.
Which is updated more often, AQL or TimeCalc?
AQL ships an update every 19 months, and TimeCalc every 5 weeks. Most recently, AQL was updated on October 14, 2026 and TimeCalc on October 23, 2026.

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