Comparison

Tick vs Nanotime

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

Head to head
About

Tick

Features
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Tick β€” 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 Β· NTP standard time: align to atomic-grade time in one tap, and see how many milliseconds your phone is off Β· Website sync: read the time returned by a website you choose, to align to "that platform's clock" Β· Once calibrated, every countdown uses the corrected reference time A MILLISECOND COUNTDOWN YOU CAN READ Β· Set a target moment; a big countdown ticks to 0.001s in the final minute Β· Live on the Dynamic Island / Lock Screen β€” no need to stare at the app Β· Strong haptics + a notification right before zero Β· Floating millisecond window (advanced): stays on top even after you switch apps TIME ONLY β€” NEVER PURCHASING Β· Tick only provides accurate time and countdown reminders Β· It does not participate in, act on behalf of, or automate any purchase or checkout Β· No account, no ads, no social TICK PRO (one-time purchase, yours forever) Β· Unlimited countdowns: save as many target moments as you like Β· All color themes: light up the Island and Lock Screen Β· Support an indie developer: no subscription, no ads Catching the moment starts with getting the time right.

About

Nanotime

This app displays the precise server time of ticketing and course registration websites in milliseconds. It directly queries the target site's server, accounting for network delays and server clock discrepancies. Get accurate countdowns and alerts for important events without relying on your phone's standard clock.

Highlights
  • Millisecond-accurate server time display
  • Direct server queries, no central server
  • Accounts for network delay and server clock drift
  • Supports over 1,200 pre-registered sites
  • Custom site input and favorites
  • Audio and vibration alerts for target times
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for concurrent browsing
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Ticket sales and class registration open on the site's server clock, not on your phone's clock. Nanotime reads what time that server says it is and shows it down to 1/100 of a second. β–  See how accurate it is The remaining margin is shown as Β±ms next to the clock. If the reading gets old or the server's clock wobbles, you'll know right away. β–  A clock that floats over the booking page Keep the booking page open and watch the server clock in a small floating window (PiP). It keeps running after you leave the app. β–  Sound and vibration at the exact second A signal every second from 10 seconds out, with a different rhythm for the last 3 seconds. No need to watch the screen. β–  Alerts before it opens Save the opening time and get alerts at the times you choose for each one. β–  Rehearsal Practice a drop 10 seconds ahead on the real server clock. It's scored by when your click reaches the server, not when you tapped. Use it for concert and show tickets, sports tickets, class registration, limited releases and first-come sign-ups. If a site isn't listed, just enter its address. No auto-clicking and no macros. It only shows the time.

Screenshots

Tick4 screens
Nanotime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tick at none against Nanotime's shown. Nanotime's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Tick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nanotime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tick ships an update every 2 months, Nanotime every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Tick versus Nanotime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickNanotime
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerη›ΈθΆ… ι‚±Nemo factory

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tick

One-time1
  • Tick Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Nanotime

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Tick free?
Tick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nanotime free?
Nanotime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tick or Nanotime have ads?
Nanotime shows ads; Tick does not.
Which is updated more often, Tick or Nanotime?
Tick ships an update every 2 months, and Nanotime every 2 days. Most recently, Tick was updated on October 13, 2026 and Nanotime on October 24, 2026.

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