Comparison

Ruum Hub vs Approximationist World Clock

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

Head to head
About

Ruum Hub

Control multiple smart TVs and create custom scenes for seamless home entertainment. Cast media directly to your screen and enjoy a unified interface with touchpad and directional controls. Works locally without cloud dependency.

Highlights
  • Multi-TV control
  • Smart scenes
  • Quick actions
  • Media casting
  • Unified control interface
  • Local network operation
Features
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A free, private, local TV remote for your home. Ruum Hub brings together device control, quick actions, and smart scenes in one simple app for compatible TVs and media devices on your local network. Works with many popular smart TVs and TV operating systems, including Samsung Tizen OS, LG webOS, and supported Sony, Xiaomi, TCL, Philips, and other compatible TV models. No ads. No subscriptions. No cloud account required. Key Features Multi-Device Control * Connect to and switch between compatible TVs and media devices * See connection status and activity in real time * Control your devices over your local network Smart Scenes * Create and launch custom scenarios like “Movie Night” or “Morning Routine” * Combine multiple actions into a single tap * Turn several steps into one simple action Quick Actions * Access power, input, volume, mute, and playback controls * Keep frequently used actions within reach Media Casting * Cast photos and content to a compatible device * Share links and open supported media on the big screen Unified Control Interface * Use touchpad and directional controls in one place * Navigate with a responsive remote interface Local & Private * Works over your local network * No cloud dependency required * Your devices stay in your home setup Compatibility depends on your TV model, firmware, network settings, and enabled local-control features. Your iPhone or iPad and TV must be connected to the same local network. Ruum Hub is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Xiaomi, TCL, Philips, or any other TV manufacturer or platform provider. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About

Approximationist World Clock

This app simplifies understanding global time zones with a focus on approximations rather than exact minutes. It helps users quickly see if a time is suitable for others worldwide, making coordination easier for remote teams, travelers, and families.

Highlights
  • Approximation-first time zone display
  • Compare multiple cities at a glance
  • Quick overlap spotting for availability
  • Human-friendly time descriptions
  • Time slider functionality
  • Export/import and share team info
Features
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Approximationist: The Friendly World Clock for Humans Approximationist is a world clock app for people who don’t want to do timezone gymnastics before coffee. It helps you quickly understand what time it is around the world, with a fun approximation-first approach that answers the only question that matters: “Is now a good time?” Now with time slider, export/import and share of the teams' info (as sets) Need to coordinate New York, London, and Tokyo? Approximationist lets you compare cities at a glance and translate your local time into theirs without melting your brain. What makes it different World clock, but chill: Track multiple cities and time zones in one clean view. Approximation that helps: See rough equivalents fast when exact minutes aren’t the point. Quick overlap spotting: Find windows when everyone is probably awake and responsive. Human-friendly timing: Think in “early morning,” “around lunch,” or “late evening,” not just raw offsets. Less math, more momentum: Spend less time converting, more time actually scheduling. Perfect for Remote teams spread across time zones Freelancers working with global clients Travelers planning across regions Friends and families who live far apart Anyone who has ever asked, “Wait… what time is it there again?” Approximationist keeps global time coordination simple, useful, and a little more fun. Because life is complicated enough without manually adding 9 hours in your head. Friendly disclaimer: Approximationist is made for quick, practical time estimates, not split-second precision. If you need exact precision, there are many beautiful apps on the App Store, please take a look at them. Introductory pricing note: Approximationist is currently available at a special launch price for early users.

Screenshots

Ruum Hub4 screens
Approximationist World Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Approximationist World Clock at 100% against Ruum Hub's 0%. Approximationist World Clock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Ruum Hub's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, 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

Ruum Hub is free to download; Approximationist World Clock costs $0.99 up front. Ruum Hub sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Approximationist World Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Approximationist World Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ruum Hub's written reviews are positive against 100% of Approximationist World Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruum Hub ships an update every 2 weeks, Approximationist World Clock every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ruum Hub versus Approximationist World Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuum HubApproximationist World Clock
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey BekharskiySimply Useful Apps

Customer experience

Ruum Hub

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Approximationist World Clock

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ruum Hub

One-time2
  • Buy Me a Coffee$3.99
  • Multiple TVs$3.99
None

Approximationist World Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruum Hub free?
Ruum Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Approximationist World Clock free?
Approximationist World Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruum Hub or Approximationist World Clock?
Approximationist World Clock is rated higher. Ruum Hub averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Approximationist World Clock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ruum Hub or Approximationist World Clock have ads?
Neither Ruum Hub nor Approximationist World Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruum Hub or Approximationist World Clock?
Ruum Hub ships an update every 2 weeks, and Approximationist World Clock every 2 months. Most recently, Ruum Hub was updated on October 31, 2026 and Approximationist World Clock on October 31, 2026.

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