Comparison

ZoneFlip vs AlphaTime

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

Head to head
About

ZoneFlip

Features
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ZoneShift is the fastest, cleanest way to work across time zones. Pin your most-used cities and see their current times on one screen — no scrolling, no setup friction. Tap any card to enter What-If mode: type a time in that zone and every other pin updates instantly. Perfect for scheduling meetings, booking calls, or just keeping track of friends abroad. Features: - Fast single-screen design — all times visible at once - What-If mode — type a time in any zone, see it everywhere - 24h or 12h clock, your choice - Fully offline — no internet required, no accounts, no tracking - Overlap Finder (Pro) — see shared business hours across all your zones - Unlimited zone pins (Pro) - Share time tables (Pro) ZoneShift Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks all features forever.

About

AlphaTime

Features
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AlphaTime makes it simple to see, compare, and convert time around the world. Whether you're working with international teams, staying connected with family and friends, traveling, or planning across time zones, AlphaTime puts the world's time zones into one clear, intuitive view. Free Features • View the current and chosen by you time across multiple locations • Start with four default cities: New York, London, Tokyo, and Sydney • Pick a specific hour and minutes and see the corresponding time in every city • Choose the exact 5-minute interval you need • Convert time automatically across time zones • View live analog clocks • Choose 12-hour or 24-hour time formats AlphaTime Premium Unlock the full AlphaTime experience with an optional auto-renewable subscription. Premium includes: • Add new cities • Edit saved cities • Delete cities • Reorder your city list • Choose a saved city as your Reference City to convert time from any location in the world • Use the Time Strip to select a time in your Reference City and see that same moment across all your saved cities • Control the Return to Current Time behavior Subscription AlphaTime Premium includes a 1-month free introductory offer, followed by USD $0.99/month. Subscription availability and pricing may vary by region. You can cancel at any time through Apple's subscription management. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

ZoneFlip4 screens
AlphaTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AlphaTime at 3 against ZoneFlip's 1. AlphaTime also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ZoneFlip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AlphaTime sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoneFlip ships an update every 3 weeks, AlphaTime fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ZoneFlip versus AlphaTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoneFlipAlphaTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerę°ø å¼ JEN EVANS TRUSHEVSKA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZoneFlip

One-time1
  • ZoneFlip Pro$4.99
1 purchases

AlphaTime

Subscriptions1
  • AlphaTime Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is ZoneFlip free?
ZoneFlip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlphaTime free?
AlphaTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZoneFlip or AlphaTime have ads?
Neither ZoneFlip nor AlphaTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoneFlip or AlphaTime?
ZoneFlip ships an update every 3 weeks, and AlphaTime fortnightly. Most recently, ZoneFlip was updated on October 28, 2026 and AlphaTime on October 29, 2026.

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