Comparison

Zulu Time Now vs QuickConvert

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

Head to head
About

Zulu Time Now

This app displays Zulu time (UTC/GMT) alongside your local time, with customizable formats and widgets for easy access. It's designed for pilots, military personnel, and anyone needing precise global timekeeping.

Highlights
  • Zulu and local time display
  • Adjustable time by sliding
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Standby mode widget support
  • Customizable time/date formats
  • Seconds display option
Features
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Introducing "Zulu Time Now" – Your Ultimate Time Companion! Stay in sync with the world and elevate your timekeeping experience with our innovative iOS app designed for pilots, military personnel, amateur radio operator and casual users. "Zulu Time Now" seamlessly integrates Zulu time (UTC/GMT) with your local time, offering a comprehensive set of features to cater to your timekeeping preferences. Key Features: • Zulu and Local Time Display: Effortlessly view Zulu time and your local time in both portrait and landscape modes, ensuring you're in tune with global and regional time zones. Both times are adjustable just by sliding your finger sideways. • Time Zones display: Add cities, countries, or time zones to see current times instantly, and easily adjust past or future times by sliding sideways for precise planning. • Apple Watch App & Complications: Stay connected on the go with our Apple Watch integration. Check Zulu time directly from your wrist with our sleek interface and enhanced complications, perfect for pilots and busy professionals. • Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Access Zulu time conveniently from your Home and Lock screens with our dynamic widgets, providing at-a-glance information without the need to open the app. • Standby mode: Users can add the widget in the new Standby mode, introduced by Apple with iOS 17. It allows users to display the Zulu and local times at all time, while the device is charging in landscape mode. • Customizable Time and Date Formats: Tailor the app to your preferences with configurable time and date formats. Choose between 24-hour, 12-hour, or Military time formats, and select from options like long, medium, short, ISO, TAF/METER, and 5-digit Julian (ordinal) date formats. • Seconds Display: Precision matters! Opt to display seconds for Zulu and/or local times, keeping you on track with every passing moment. Devices supported • All iPhones and iPads with iOS 16 and above • All Apple Watches with WatchOS 9 and above. • Please note that Apple Watch Series 4 and later models support WatchOS 9 or higher. Whether you're in military, a pilot, an amateur radio operator or simply someone who values precision in timekeeping, "Zulu Time Now" is your go-to app for staying connected to global time standards. Download now and embark on a journey where time knows no boundaries!

About

QuickConvert

Instantly convert units for length, weight, and temperature with this fast, simple, and accurate tool. Designed for everyday use, it provides precise results in an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Instant conversions
  • Metric & Imperial support
  • Length, weight, temperature conversions
  • Swap units with one tap
  • Copy results instantly
  • Clean, modern interface
Features
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QuickConvert – Unit Converter Convert units instantly with QuickConverter, the fast, simple, and accurate unit converter designed for everyday use. Whether you're converting length, weight, or temperature, QuickConvert delivers precise results in an intuitive interface built for speed and simplicity. Perfect for students, engineers, travelers, fitness enthusiasts, professionals, cooks, and anyone who needs reliable conversions on the go. Fast & Accurate Unit Conversions QuickConverter makes converting between Metric and Imperial units effortless. Enter a value, choose your units, and receive accurate results instantly. Current conversion categories • Length • Weight • Temperature More conversion categories are planned in future updates. Length Converter Convert between popular distance and length units including: • Millimeters (mm) • Centimeters (cm) • Meters (m) • Kilometers (km) • Inches (in) • Feet (ft) • Yards (yd) • Miles (mi) Whether you're measuring a room, converting road distances, or working on a project, QuickConverter makes every calculation simple. Weight Converter Quickly convert between: • Milligrams (mg) • Grams (g) • Kilograms (kg) • Ounces (oz) • Pounds (lb) • Stones (st) • Metric Tons (t) Ideal for fitness tracking, nutrition, cooking, shipping, and everyday calculations. Temperature Converter Instantly convert between: • Celsius (°C) • Fahrenheit (°F) • Kelvin (K) Perfect for travel, weather, science, education, and engineering. Designed for Simplicity QuickConverter was built with a focus on speed, clarity, and ease of use. Features include: • Instant conversions • Metric & Imperial support • Swap units with one tap • Copy results instantly • Clean, modern interface • Fast and lightweight • No account required • Privacy-friendly design Everything is designed to help you complete conversions in just a few taps. Built for Everyday Life Whether you're solving homework, cooking a recipe, planning a trip, exercising, working on a DIY project, or simply satisfying your curiosity, QuickConverter provides the accurate unit conversions you need in seconds. Download QuickConverter today and enjoy one of the fastest and easiest ways to convert units on your iPhone.

Screenshots

Zulu Time Now4 screens
QuickConvert3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickConvert at none against Zulu Time Now's 1. QuickConvert also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Zulu Time Now's advantage is ratings volume (852 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zulu Time Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuickConvert asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuickConvert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zulu Time Now has 852 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Zulu Time Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of QuickConvert's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Zulu Time Now versus QuickConvert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZulu Time NowQuickConvert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (852 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings852 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBonsaisoft LLCEnzo Hareng

Customer experience

Zulu Time Now

All ratings852 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative28.6%

QuickConvert

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Zulu Time Now

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App causes phone to lag
  • Widget only shows 12-hour time

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set alarms based on Zulu time
  • Override screen lock to keep app open
  • Apple Watch support and complications
  • 24-hour time format in widget

QuickConvert

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zulu Time Now

One-time1
  • Premium Version$4.99
None

QuickConvert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zulu Time Now free?
Zulu Time Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuickConvert free?
QuickConvert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zulu Time Now or QuickConvert?
QuickConvert is rated higher. Zulu Time Now averages 4.7 out of 5 from 852 ratings, while QuickConvert averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Zulu Time Now or QuickConvert have ads?
Neither Zulu Time Now nor QuickConvert shows ads.

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