Comparison

World Clock vs GMT Time

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

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About

World Clock

Easily calculate time differences worldwide by scrolling a dynamic time bar. Add any city, set specific dates and times, and plan international meetings or calls effortlessly. The app syncs with iOS time data.

Highlights
  • Dynamic time bar for instant difference calculation
  • Add and manage multiple cities
  • Direct date and time specification
  • Customizable city names
  • Syncs with iOS time data
Features
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"World Clock" is the best app to calculate time differences all over the world. All cities' times change automatically just by scrolling it with your finger. Therefore, you don't need to add or subtract times any more to calculate time differences. ■■Features■■ -Scrolling the time bar on the side of the screen up and down simultaneously changes the time in each city to the future or past. -Double-tap the time bar to change the time unit between 1 minute and 1 hour. -You can add any city from the list of cities provided in the app. -Tap each city to specify the date and time directly. -Press and hold on a city to change the city and edit the custom name. -Only one fixed city can be displayed at the top of the screen. ■■Examples of use■■ -International meeting planner -International call -Trip planning Disclaimer:This application has been built with extreme care and attention. However, it does not guarantee the accuracy of the names and times of the cities displayed. Please note that we are not liable whatsoever for any profit loss, or any other form of loss experienced by the customer from using this application. ※We don't have any time difference data in our app. We have been inquiring about time differences of each city to iOS. Therefore, “World Clock” shows you the time of iOS. As a result, depending on the version of iOS you are using, the exact time may not be displayed. If you find a time lag in our app, please confirm default "Clock" app on your iPhone. If the time in "Clock" app is the same with the time in our “World Clock”, it means that our app is running normally. ※Abbreviated name of time zone was originally researched and added. If you notice any mistakes, please contact us from the support site. ※The screenshots are specially edited not to show ads.

About

GMT Time

This app provides accurate GMT time using NTP protocol and TrueTime framework. It offers a timekeeping function, allows setting time between two locations for itineraries, and supports multiple languages. Enjoy precise timekeeping with 1/100 second accuracy.

Highlights
  • Accurate GMT time display
  • NTP and TrueTime framework integration
  • Timekeeping function (on/off)
  • Set time between two locations
  • Multi-language support (English, Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese)
  • 1/100 second accuracy
Features
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NEW IN 1.2: SIMPLE MODE AND MINUTE REPEATER Tap the accessibility icon at the top right of Settings to switch to Simple mode. Local time, manual announcements and settings are on one page. Schedule time windows by weekday with half-hourly or hourly announcements. MINUTE REPEATER GUIDE 1. Choose vibration separately for normal and Silent modes, and whether voice should play in Silent mode. 2. Set Vibration frequency and try the preview. Hourly is the default. Start the announcer to run vibration on its own schedule. 3. Count hours, quarters and remaining minutes, in that order, using a 12-hour clock. At 3:37: 3 long pulses, 2 long-short pairs, 7 short pulses. Each quarter represents 15 minutes. Bell previews use low tones for hours, high-low pairs for quarters and high tones for remaining minutes. Vibration requires a supported iPhone; the feel varies by device and foreground/background state. Background patterns use strong-weak pairs. Background use requires Pro Lock Screen announcements and depends on system and app state. Stopping announcements or entering quiet hours stops scheduled vibration; in-app mute stops sound only. Foreground manual announcements and bell previews can play in Silent mode. Time117 brings network time synchronization, spoken announcements, world clocks and watch records together for everyday timekeeping, travel and collecting. • Spoken time: start or stop announcements, adjust speech speed and signal sounds, and set quiet hours. • World time: choose home and destination zones, share times and set alarms. • Clock views: themes, a large desk clock, widgets and Siri shortcuts. • Watch accuracy: track one watch for free, record offsets and view daily-rate trends. • Acoustic estimates: record mechanical watch ticks with the microphone. When the signal is sufficient, see beat-rate and daily-rate estimates during recording, then confirm and save the full measurement. • Watch standards: explore reference information and official source links. Time117 Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase. It unlocks background and Lock Screen announcements, hourly and custom intervals, ad removal, multiple-watch tracking, and editing collection photos, purchase details and service records. Purchases can be restored. Background announcements support Live Activities and the Dynamic Island on compatible iPhone models. Available in English, Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Indonesian. Collection records and photos stay on your device; there is no built-in cloud sync. Service dates do not schedule reminders. Network time accuracy depends on network and device conditions. Acoustic results are estimates affected by the environment, placement and phone audio clock; they do not replace a professional timegrapher or certification.

Screenshots

World Clock4 screens
GMT Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GMT Time at 4.7 against World Clock's 3.9. World Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. World Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GMT Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GMT Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 38 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, GMT Time every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
World Clock versus GMT Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld ClockGMT Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1438 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 28 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki FukuiMingChun Chien

Customer experience

World Clock

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative16.1%

GMT Time

All ratings38 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative2.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

World Clock

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisement$1.99
1 purchases

GMT Time

One-time1
  • Time117 Pro$0.99

Questions

Is World Clock free?
World Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GMT Time free?
GMT Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, World Clock or GMT Time?
GMT Time is rated higher. World Clock averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while GMT Time averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.
Do World Clock or GMT Time have ads?
Both World Clock and GMT Time show ads.
Which is updated more often, World Clock or GMT Time?
World Clock ships an update every 6 weeks, and GMT Time every 28 months. Most recently, World Clock was updated on October 26, 2026 and GMT Time on October 30, 2026.

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