Comparison

Tick Sync vs NTP Candle Timer

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

Head to head
About

Tick Sync

Features
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When standard time radio signals do not reach your area, or walls and interference prevent your watch from receiving themβ€”Tick Sync provides another path to the correct time. Start with radio-controlled watch assistance. Place the watch near the built-in speaker of your iPhone or iPad and begin manual reception. Tick Sync generates time codes for JJY 40/60, WWVB, MSF, DCF77, and BPC, helping the watch attempt synchronization over a very short distance. For explicitly compatible Bluetooth watches, pair and connect the watch, wait until it is ready to sync, and then send the current local time manually. With Advanced Features, Tick Sync can maintain an eligible Bluetooth connection in the background. When the watch reconnects and becomes ready, Tick Sync normally obtains a fresh NTP correction and sends the time automatically, reducing the need to open the app for every sync. Background timing is determined by iOS or iPadOS and watch connection events rather than an exact schedule. Your time source is not limited to the device’s system clock. Free Single NTP mode queries a server you choose. Multi-NTP mode compares at least three independent sources, finds a majority-agreed time range, rejects inconsistent responses, and displays estimated uncertainty. HIGHLIGHTS β€’ Very-short-range JJY 40/60, WWVB, MSF, DCF77, and BPC radio-controlled watch assistance β€’ Manual and background automatic Bluetooth time sync for explicitly compatible watches β€’ System Time, Single NTP, and Multi-NTP sources β€’ NTP server management, optional location preselection, outlier rejection, and uncertainty estimates β€’ Watch battery level display β€’ No account required Radio assistance, manual Bluetooth time sync, System Time, and Single NTP are free. Background automatic Bluetooth sync and Multi-NTP features require an auto-renewing annual Advanced Features subscription. Tick Sync is an independent utility and is not affiliated with any watch manufacturer. Bluetooth compatibility depends on the watch model and firmware, while background operation depends on iOS or iPadOS and watch connection events. A successful Bluetooth write does not guarantee that the watch applied or displayed the new time. An iPhone or iPad does not transmit a normal 40–77.5 kHz longwave broadcast. Radio-assisted results vary with the device, watch hardware, volume, placement, and interference. Always verify the final time independently before relying on it. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Supplemental Terms of Use: https://ticksync.dishangti.com/legal/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ticksync.dishangti.com/legal/en/privacy.html

About

NTP Candle Timer

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NTP Candle Timer is a focused countdown clock for stock, futures, forex, and crypto traders who work with chart candles. NTP-synchronized timing The app periodically compares your device time with network time and applies the measured offset to the countdown. The display shows milliseconds for clear visual timing. Actual accuracy may vary with network conditions, device performance, and the time source used by your trading platform. Flexible candle intervals Use 1, 3, 5, or 15-minute presets, or set a custom interval to match your chart. Visual and sound alerts Choose warning colors and optional sounds for the final seconds before a candle closes. You can also set market open and close reminders. Built for focused sessions - Clean, flicker-free countdown display - Portrait and landscape support - Screen-awake option during active sessions - Battery indicator - Custom colors, sounds, and display styles NTP Candle Timer is an independent timing utility. It does not provide financial advice, trading signals, brokerage services, or price data. Always verify critical timing with your trading platform. The core timer is free and supported by advertising. Optional auto-renewable subscriptions remove banner ads and unlock the Pulse and Afterglow timer effects. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://jddev-apps.web.app/ntp-candle-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://jddev-apps.web.app/ntp-candle-timer/support

Screenshots

Tick Sync4 screens
NTP Candle Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tick Sync at none against NTP Candle Timer's shown. NTP Candle Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Sync sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and NTP Candle Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tick Sync ships an update weekly, NTP Candle Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Tick Sync versus NTP Candle Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTick SyncNTP Candle Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJIFENG LUODong Hyeon Ji

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tick Sync

Subscriptions1
  • Tick Sync Advanced$1.991 Year
2 purchases

NTP Candle Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Tick Sync free?
Tick Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NTP Candle Timer free?
NTP Candle Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tick Sync or NTP Candle Timer have ads?
NTP Candle Timer shows ads; Tick Sync does not.
Which is updated more often, Tick Sync or NTP Candle Timer?
Tick Sync ships an update weekly, and NTP Candle Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Tick Sync was updated on September 23, 2026 and NTP Candle Timer on September 18, 2026.

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