Fast Clock vs Fake Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fast Clock
This application simulates a fast clock for model railroads. It allows for custom logos and maps, and can synchronize with external systems like JMRI or use real-time.
- Model railroad fast clock simulation
- Custom logo support
- Custom map integration
- JMRI time synchronization
- Real-time clock option
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A model railroad fast clock app Supports custom logos Supports custom maps Can read time from JMRI, the built-in fast clock, or real time
Fake Timer
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Control time - your way. Speed it up or slow it down with a timer that can run faster, slower, or even fake the duration while still keeping a real-time clock in view. Customize colors and sounds, track progress with Home & Lock Screen widgets, and stay updated with Live Activity on the Lock Screen. Time, your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast Clock at none against Fake Timer's 1. Fast Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Fake Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fast Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fast Clock ships an update every 2 days, Fake Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fast Clock | Fake Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Snow | dm3 labs |
In-app purchases
Fast Clock
No in-app purchases
Fake Timer
- Pro$2.99
