Comparison

Timezone Grid vs AuraDesk

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

Head to head
About

Timezone Grid

Features
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Plan global meetings and track time zones at a glance. [City Grid] Add cities from around the world and see all their local times updated live. Each card shows the local time, UTC offset, date, and a day/night indicator — everything you need at a glance. [Time Scrubber] Drag the slider up to ±24 hours to instantly see what time it will be in every city. Snap to 15-minute steps for precision. Tap Now to jump back to live time. [City Detail] Tap any city card to see full details: large time display, UTC offset badge, DST status, and day/night info. [DST & Day/Night] Daylight saving time is handled automatically. A sun or moon icon shows whether it's daytime or night at a glance. [Reorder & Customize] Long-press cards to drag them into your preferred order. Swipe left to delete a city. Pin a home city for easy reference. [Presets] Save city combinations as presets and switch between them instantly. Perfect for teams spread across multiple time zones. [Share] Share the current time across all your cities as a formatted text snapshot — great for team stand-ups or travel planning. Free to use. No subscription required.

About

AuraDesk

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an authentic split-flap clock and a calmer place to focus. AuraDesk combines the nostalgic movement of a mechanical flip clock with practical tools for deep work, study, workouts and quiet desk time. AUTHENTIC FLIP CLOCK • Smooth split-flap animation inspired by classic mechanical departure boards • Carefully balanced typography, spacing, shadows and plate proportions • 12-hour and 24-hour formats • Portrait, landscape and immersive full-screen layouts • A growing collection of handcrafted themes, fonts and colors FOCUS THAT STAYS WITH YOU • Pomodoro timer for focused work and intentional breaks • HIIT interval timer for workouts and stretching routines • Live Activities on the Lock Screen • Dynamic Island progress and timer controls on supported iPhone models • Daily focus streaks, total focus time and recent session history • A 12-week activity heatmap to make consistency visible AMBIENT FOCUS SOUNDS • Brown Noise for a steady, distraction-softening atmosphere • Soft Rain and Ocean Waves for premium members • Background playback continues while your screen is locked • Independent ambient volume control WIDGETS & PROGRESS • Beautiful Home Screen clock widgets in multiple sizes • Event countdowns for important dates • Week, month and year progress widgets • Efficient native rendering designed to respect battery life THEME STUDIO Choose a workspace mood that fits your desk—from Nordic Minimal and Retro Vintage to neon, lo-fi, sakura and midnight-inspired looks. Premium unlocks the complete collection and additional ambient sounds. DESIGNED WITH PRIVACY IN MIND • No account is required • Focus history and preferences are stored on your device • The free experience may display ads and request consent where required • Premium removes ads • Purchases are securely handled by Apple through the App Store Whether you are studying, working remotely, reading, exercising or simply want a beautiful bedside clock, AuraDesk helps your space feel deliberate and your time feel visible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://github.com/khoanguyen1192/khoabao-store/blob/main/AURADESK_TERMS_of_SERVICE.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/khoanguyen1192/khoabao-store/blob/main/AURADESK_PRIVACY_POLICY.md

Screenshots

Timezone Grid4 screens
AuraDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timezone Grid at none against AuraDesk's 10. Timezone Grid also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. AuraDesk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Timezone Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Timezone Grid versus AuraDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimezone GridAuraDesk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpilyeong heoKhoa Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Timezone Grid

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

AuraDesk

Subscriptions3
  • AuraDesk Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • AuraDesk Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • AuraDesk Pro Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • Retro Vintage Theme$0.99
  • Tropical Green Theme$0.99
  • Cappuccino Lo-Fi Theme$0.99
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  • Deep Sea Theme$0.99
  • Volcano Ember Theme$0.99
  • Nordic Minimal Theme$0.99
  • Pro Theme - Future Neon$0.99

Questions

Is Timezone Grid free?
Timezone Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AuraDesk free?
AuraDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timezone Grid or AuraDesk have ads?
Neither Timezone Grid nor AuraDesk shows ads.

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