Comparison

Time Zones by Jared Sinclair vs DMXcat®

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

Head to head
About

Time Zones by Jared Sinclair

Easily find and compare time zones worldwide. Search for cities, rename important locations, and quickly check future dates and times. The app features a beautiful, dynamic interface and a convenient notification widget.

Highlights
  • Search time zones by city
  • Rename saved locations
  • Quick Check future dates/times
  • Send dates to calendar
  • Dynamic color interface
  • Notification widget
Features
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Fast. Powerful. Free. Time Zones is loaded with killer features: - Search for time zones in tens of thousands of cities. - Rename your most important places. “Mom & Dad” or “Main Office” can be so much more helpful than a random city name. - Use the Quick Check mode to quickly look up a future date and time anywhere in the world. Quick Check automatically converts it to the local time in all your saved locations. - Send a date and time to your calendar, right from Quick Check mode. Handy when scheduling an important meeting. - Crisp, orderly style that's designed for speed. It's easy to compare time zones quickly and get on with your life. - Beautiful interface that changes colors with the time of day: sunrise, daytime, sunset, and night time. - Notification Widget for quick access to your most important time zones without having lose an app spot on your home screen. Check it out today!

About

DMXcat®

Control, analyze, and test DMX lighting fixtures wirelessly from your smartphone. This system uses a hardware dongle and free mobile apps to simplify lighting control without complex consoles. It supports various functions like DMX and RDM control, fixture management, and DIP switch calculations.

Highlights
  • Wireless DMX and RDM control
  • Fixture control with built-in database
  • DMX analysis and testing
  • DIP switch calculator
  • Multi-language support
Features
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DMXcat® makes it easy for anyone to control, analyze, or test any DMX lighting fixture, whether it’s a simple LED PAR or a complex moving light. The system consists of a small hardware dongle (purchased separately) and a suite of free mobile applications. Together, they combine to bring wireless DMX and RDM control plus other useful lighting functions to the user’s smartphone. The DMXcat solves the problem faced by all users of modern lighting equipment: How to turn on and test DMX lighting gear without using a complicated lighting console. DMXcat app is now available in seven languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and English. Software Applications There are currently five apps available for use with the DMXcat system: •DMX Controller: A single universe (512) DMX channel controller with two user interfaces (sliders or keypad). •Fixture Controller: Controls multi-attribute fixtures from a built in database. •RDM Controller: For bi-directional communication and control of RDM enabled devices. •DMX Tester: Analyze and adjust settings for transmitting or receiving DMX. •DIP switch calculator: Simplifies the configuring of DIP switches used for setting DMX addresses. Hardware The DMXcat’s hardware interface is a compact battery powered device which fits easily in a pocket or tool pouch or may be worn on a belt. It uses Bluetooth LE technology for communication with the smartphone applications (up to 50’ range). Without the limitations of being physically connected, the user can move about the workspace as needed with their smartphone and run the various apps while still using the phone for on-the-job communication. The device’s five pin XLRF connector/cable assembly allows it to be connected to a point in a DMX data chain to test or control of the various DMX/RDM functions. It is charged using a standard USB to Micro-USB cable and charger. Other features include a built-in LED flashlight, an audible alarm for locating a misplaced unit, XLR5M to XLR5M Turnaround, LED status indicator, and a removable belt clip with a split ring safety point. Optional accessories include XLR5M to RJ45 Adapter, XLR5M to XLR3F Adapter, XLR5M to XLR3M Turnaround, and a Belt Pouch.

Screenshots

Time Zones by Jared Sinclair4 screens
DMXcat®4 screens

Verdict

The call

Time Zones by Jared Sinclair and DMXcat® both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of DMXcat®'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Time Zones by Jared Sinclair's. DMXcat® also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Time Zones by Jared Sinclair's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Time Zones by Jared Sinclair against 3.9 for DMXcat®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Time Zones by Jared Sinclair's written reviews are positive against 68% of DMXcat®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Zones by Jared Sinclair ships an update every 4 months, DMXcat® monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Time Zones by Jared Sinclair versus DMXcat®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime Zones by Jared SinclairDMXcat®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (17 ratings)3.9 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1726 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNice Boy LLCCity Theatrical, Inc

Customer experience

Time Zones by Jared Sinclair

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral23.5%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral24.0%
Negative32.0%

DMXcat®

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

None

Time Zones by Jared Sinclair

No in-app purchases

None

DMXcat®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time Zones by Jared Sinclair free?
Time Zones by Jared Sinclair is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DMXcat® free?
DMXcat® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Time Zones by Jared Sinclair or DMXcat®?
DMXcat® is rated higher. Time Zones by Jared Sinclair averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while DMXcat® averages 3.9 from 26 ratings.
Do Time Zones by Jared Sinclair or DMXcat® have ads?
Neither Time Zones by Jared Sinclair nor DMXcat® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Zones by Jared Sinclair or DMXcat®?
Time Zones by Jared Sinclair ships an update every 4 months, and DMXcat® monthly. Most recently, Time Zones by Jared Sinclair was updated on October 21, 2026 and DMXcat® on October 26, 2026.

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