# World Timezone Calendar vs TimeBuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: World Timezone Calendar at 76% against TimeBuddy's 0%. World Timezone Calendar also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (295 vs 5). TimeBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Timezone Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

World Timezone Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Timezone Calendar has 295 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of World Timezone Calendar's written reviews are positive against 0% of TimeBuddy's.

World Timezone Calendar ships an update every 4 months, TimeBuddy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Timezone Calendar | TimeBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-timezone-calendar/id792552743/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebuddy-focus-timer/id1579724888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **295** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Geospike Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500622151) | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) |

## What reviewers say

### World Timezone Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-timezone-calendar/id792552743)

Easily schedule meetings and events across different time zones. This app helps you find the perfect time for global coordination by comparing multiple time zones and integrating with your existing calendar. Plan ahead with future time views and share events that automatically adjust to recipients' local times.

**Highlights:** Cross-timezone scheduling, View calendar in multiple timezones, Time travel to plan ahead, Add unlimited timezones, Day/night indicators, Home screen widget, Global event sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $19.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌍 Great for multiple time zones
- 💡 Simple and efficient
- ✅ Clear display
- 🤝 Helpful for international scheduling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive ad-free version
- 🔞 Inappropriate ads in free version
- 💸 High price for functionality

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Inappropriate ads in free version
- 🐛 Widget settings not saved
- 🐛 Cannot add new events with double tap
- 🐛 Timezone abbreviations not displayed
- 🐛 Search feature doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add more cities
- Option to freeze time zones for comparison
- Switch between 24-hour and AM/PM clock
- Cleaner design with better calendar event integration
- Ability to pick a specific date to view


### TimeBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebuddy-focus-timer/id1579724888)

This app helps you focus on tasks with a customizable multi-step timer. Break down goals into mini-goals and receive spoken alerts and reminders across devices. Track progress and share achievements with shareable graphics.

**Highlights:** Reusable multi-step timer sessions, Simultaneous session support, Cross-device reminders, Spoken timer alerts, Home screen widgets, Focus session history, Customizable graphic templates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Timezone Calendar free?

World Timezone Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeBuddy free?

TimeBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, World Timezone Calendar or TimeBuddy?

World Timezone Calendar is rated higher. World Timezone Calendar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while TimeBuddy averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do World Timezone Calendar or TimeBuddy have ads?

World Timezone Calendar shows ads; TimeBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, World Timezone Calendar or TimeBuddy?

World Timezone Calendar ships an update every 4 months, and TimeBuddy every 6 weeks. Most recently, World Timezone Calendar was updated on October 16, 2026 and TimeBuddy on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*