# ualbyphone vs AtomicClock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AtomicClock at 85% against ualbyphone's 38%. AtomicClock also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 80). ualbyphone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ualbyphone asks for nothing beyond the download.

AtomicClock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AtomicClock has 5.5K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of ualbyphone's written reviews are positive against 85% of AtomicClock's.

ualbyphone ships an update every 2 weeks, AtomicClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ualbyphone | AtomicClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ualbyphone/id957983608/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomicclock-ntp-time/id1402993049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 34 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrewFly Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/995553251) | [Timo Partl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387413672) |

## What reviewers say

### ualbyphone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ualbyphone/id957983608)

This app streamlines crew management for flight attendants, offering communication tools, access to the CCS system, and features for managing schedules, pay, and layovers. It provides enhanced quality of life features for crew members.

**Highlights:** CrewChat and messaging, Direct crew member calling, Single sign-on for CCS access, Crew list and work position display, Holiday Pay and Duty time calculation, Bid package and LOF award viewing, CrashPad listing and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AtomicClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomicclock-ntp-time/id1402993049)

This app displays the exact current time synchronized with NTP servers, offering a customizable clock view for precise time checks. It's ideal for setting watches, verifying timestamps, or comparing local and network time.

**Highlights:** Precise time from NTP servers, Customizable clock faces, Select or add time servers, Local and UTC views, 12/24 hour modes, Customizable time format, Acoustic ticking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate time
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Precise to the second
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for setting watches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Server connection issues
- 🔍 Limited time zone options
- 💰 Ads diminish clock view
- 🔍 Lacks some advanced features
- 🔍 Redundant for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain iOS versions
- Occasional freezing of hands
- Countdown timer sound not working

**Requested features**

- Add GMT/dual time display
- Implement widget support
- Add different second hand sounds
- Allow setting background color to match watch
- Include alarm/timer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ualbyphone free?

ualbyphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AtomicClock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ualbyphone or AtomicClock?

AtomicClock is rated higher. ualbyphone averages 4.2 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while AtomicClock averages 4.8 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do ualbyphone or AtomicClock have ads?

AtomicClock shows ads; ualbyphone does not.

### Which is updated more often, ualbyphone or AtomicClock?

ualbyphone ships an update every 2 weeks, and AtomicClock every 3 weeks. Most recently, ualbyphone was updated on June 1, 2026 and AtomicClock on September 29, 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.*