Comparison

EmpireClock vs 3D Time Zones

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

Head to head
About

EmpireClock

This app provides a clean and stylish display of your current local date, time, and location on a single screen. It's designed for users who need to track time across different zones or desire an aesthetically pleasing clock interface. The app offers a minimalist design with easy copying of information.

Highlights
  • Current local date display
  • Current local time display
  • Current local location display
  • Minimalist design
  • One-tap copy feature
  • Stylish time display
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EmpireClock is a simple, elegant app that shows your current local date, time, and location in one beautiful screen. Whether you're working across time zones or just want a stylish time display, EmpireClock keeps you informed at a glance. With a minimalist design and one-tap copy feature, it’s the perfect clock companion for your Mac or iPhone.

About

3D Time Zones

Features
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Discover time zones like never before with 3D Time Zones! This app lets you explore the world’s time zones in a stunning, interactive 3D view. With pinpoint accuracy and real-time updates for Daylight Saving Time changes, it’s always current. Enjoy a seamless experience—no internet required. Perfect for travelers, remote workers, or anyone curious about global time!

Screenshots

EmpireClock1 screens
3D Time Zones4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EmpireClock at none against 3D Time Zones's shown. 3D Time Zones's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EmpireClock ships an update every 8 months, 3D Time Zones daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EmpireClock versus 3D Time Zones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmpireClock3D Time Zones
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAsher BloomPAOLO MARRONE

In-app purchases

None

EmpireClock

No in-app purchases

None

3D Time Zones

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EmpireClock free?
EmpireClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Time Zones free?
3D Time Zones is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EmpireClock or 3D Time Zones have ads?
3D Time Zones shows ads; EmpireClock does not.
Which is updated more often, EmpireClock or 3D Time Zones?
EmpireClock ships an update every 8 months, and 3D Time Zones daily. Most recently, EmpireClock was updated on October 20, 2026 and 3D Time Zones on October 21, 2026.

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