Real vs Tick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Real
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Real-Time Atomic Clock This app shows the current time with high accuracy. It uses trusted NTP servers to stay precise. It updates in real time. It does not drift like a phone clock can. You get: • Accurate time based on atomic reference clocks • Automatic syncing with NTP servers • No setup required • Clean and easy display Useful when: • You need exact time for work or travel • You check time across devices • You need a reliable reference clock
Tick
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Tick — knowing exactly when "now" is, down to the millisecond. Your phone's clock can drift by several seconds. When a sale, a drop, or a livestream opens, "you thought it was time but the platform hadn't opened yet" costs you. Tick calibrates your time, then gives you a clear millisecond countdown. CALIBRATE FIRST, THEN COUNT DOWN · NTP standard time: align to atomic-grade time in one tap, and see how many milliseconds your phone is off · Website sync: read the time returned by a website you choose, to align to "that platform's clock" · Once calibrated, every countdown uses the corrected reference time A MILLISECOND COUNTDOWN YOU CAN READ · Set a target moment; a big countdown ticks to 0.001s in the final minute · Live on the Dynamic Island / Lock Screen — no need to stare at the app · Strong haptics + a notification right before zero · Floating millisecond window (advanced): stays on top even after you switch apps TIME ONLY — NEVER PURCHASING · Tick only provides accurate time and countdown reminders · It does not participate in, act on behalf of, or automate any purchase or checkout · No account, no ads, no social TICK PRO (one-time purchase, yours forever) · Unlimited countdowns: save as many target moments as you like · All color themes: light up the Island and Lock Screen · Support an indie developer: no subscription, no ads Catching the moment starts with getting the time right.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tick at Free against Real's $2.99. Real's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads 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
Tick is free to download; Real costs $2.99 up front. Tick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Real asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Real | Tick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Panupong Sakulsaeng | 相超 邱 |
In-app purchases
Real
No in-app purchases
Tick
- Tick Pro$2.99





