Comparison

Approximationist World Clock vs SideTVs

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

Head to head
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.

About

SideTVs

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive TV control hub. Wirelessly manage smart TVs, VR headsets, and streaming devices with remote control, screen mirroring, and media casting capabilities. Offers advanced tools for app management and file transfer.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control for smart TVs
  • Screen mirroring and casting
  • ADB control for Android TVs
  • Media and document casting
  • App management (Pro)
  • Low-latency screen mirroring (Pro)
Features
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SideTVs — Turn Your iPhone into a TV Control Hub SideTVs is a wireless control and screen-casting tool designed for TVs, smart TVs, and VR headsets. Simply connect your phone and device to the same Wi-Fi network to enable remote control, media casting, and screen mirroring—no extra hardware required. 【Device Connection】 • Supports three connection methods: manual IP entry, LAN scanning, and wireless debugging pairing codes • Automatically saves device history and reconnects upon returning to the app • Displays real-time connection status and device information 【Virtual Remote Control】 • Includes full directional keys, OK, Back, Home, Volume, Power, and media controls • Supports ADB command transmission for controlling Android TVs and TV boxes • Supports DLNA remote control and bridges ADB devices on the same IP for a complete control experience • Compatible with native remote protocols for brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Roku • Supports voice input for sending text to the TV for searches or data entry 【Casting Hub】 • Media Casting: Cast local videos, audio, and images to DLNA-enabled TVs or speakers; supports simultaneous playback on multiple devices • Document Casting: Import PDFs, PPTs, Word docs, etc., and cast them page-by-page to the TV; supports zooming and automatic slideshows • Web Casting: Capture and stream the full screen to a LAN-based browser; viewable on computers or tablets via the link • Receiver Mode: Turn your phone into a DLNA receiver to accept casts from other devices on the LAN 【Pro Tools】 (SideTV Pro) • App Management: View, launch, uninstall, and install APKs • Screen Mirroring: Low-latency H.264 mirroring with touch feedback; supports ultra-high-definition casting for Quest headsets • File management, terminal shell, system status, log viewing, quick text input, one-tap cleanup, and more 【More Features】 • Home Screen widgets and Dynamic Island support for quick status checks and remote control • Optimized for iPhone and iPad widescreen layouts Usage Note SideTVs requires local network permissions to discover and control devices on the same LAN. Some features rely on the device's wireless debugging (ADB) or DLNA capabilities; please ensure the corresponding options are enabled on your TV or streaming box. You can try the remote control and screen casting functions for free five times; upgrade to SideTVs Pro to unlock all professional features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/c9a159bf-3dc0-4ee8-84fd-7d47f5ad3edd

Screenshots

Approximationist World Clock4 screens
SideTVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SideTVs is free to download; Approximationist World Clock costs $0.99 up front. SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Approximationist World Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Approximationist World Clock against 5.0 for SideTVs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Approximationist World Clock ships an update every 2 months, SideTVs monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Approximationist World Clock versus SideTVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApproximationist World ClockSideTVs
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimply Useful Apps强 王

Customer experience

Approximationist World Clock

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

SideTVs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Approximationist World Clock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SideTVs

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • PROFree

Questions

Is Approximationist World Clock free?
Approximationist World Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SideTVs free?
SideTVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Approximationist World Clock or SideTVs?
Approximationist World Clock and SideTVs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Approximationist World Clock or SideTVs have ads?
Neither Approximationist World Clock nor SideTVs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Approximationist World Clock or SideTVs?
Approximationist World Clock ships an update every 2 months, and SideTVs monthly. Most recently, Approximationist World Clock was updated on October 6, 2026 and SideTVs on October 11, 2026.

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