iFTx vs UTC NOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFTx
This app enables seamless communication using FT8 and FT4 digital modes directly from your iOS device. Enjoy portable digital connections, effortless operation with a user-friendly interface, and reliable performance for global contact.
- FT8 and FT4 digital modes
- Portable digital communication
- Global operator connections
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated QSO logging
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Introducing iFTx: The Essential iOS App for FT8 and FT4 Digital Modes! - Seamlessly Engage: iFTx brings FT8 and FT4 digital modes to your iOS device, enabling convenient and portable digital communication. - Anytime, Anywhere: Enjoy the flexibility to connect with operators globally from the comfort of your iOS device. - Effortless Operation: Navigate the user-friendly interface for quick setup and real-time messaging. - Reliable Performance: Experience clear signals and adapt to changing propagation conditions with ease. - Log Your Success: Keep track of your contacts effortlessly with integrated QSO logging.
UTC NOW
Easily convert UTC dates and times to your local time, and vice versa. This utility app features a simple interface and a small file size for efficient use. It offers ad-free functionality.
- UTC to local time conversion
- Local time to UTC conversion
- Simple interface
- Small file size
- Ad-free experience
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UTC NOW converts UTC date and time to your local time, and back again. Pick a date and time in UTC and the matching local time appears instantly. Or pick your local date and time and see the UTC equivalent. Both directions work the same way, on their own tab. WHY UTC NOW - Simple interface. Two tabs, nothing to learn. - Small file size. - No ads. - No account and no sign-up. - Works offline. No network connection is used at any point. WHO IT IS FOR - Developers reading server logs, timestamps, and CI output in UTC - Pilots, sailors, and radio operators working in UTC / Zulu time - Anyone scheduling meetings or calls across time zones Your local time zone is taken from your device settings, so there is nothing to configure. Open the app and it is ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: UTC NOW at Free against iFTx's $1.99. iFTx's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
UTC NOW is free to download; iFTx costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iFTx ships an update every 6 months, UTC NOW every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iFTx | UTC NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (70 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #176 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Nadig | Masashi Yasaka |
In-app purchases
iFTx
No in-app purchases
UTC NOW
No in-app purchases
