LaMetric Time vs Tidbyt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LaMetric Time
Control and customize your smart clock with this official application. Manage device settings, personalize clock faces, and extend functionality with community-developed mini-apps. Stay informed with internet data and integrate with smart home devices.
- Device setup and management
- Display and audio settings
- Customizable clock faces
- Community mini-app integration
- Display scheduling and scrolling modes
- Firmware updates
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The official app for LaMetric Time smart clock. LaMetric Time is an award-winning internet-connected clock for home and business. It enhances your interior and shows vital information from the Internet and works with numerous smart home devices like smart lights or smart weather station. KEY FEATURES • Setting up and managing your LaMetric TIME device • Change display brightness, control auto-dimming, volume, text scroll animation and other settings • Customize the clock with an extensive amount of colorful clock faces • Extend the functionality of the clock using mini-apps provided by the community • Control what is displayed on the clock at a given time with modes, like "Schedule", "Click to scroll" or "Autoscroll" • Keep your device up to date and safe by installing the latest over-the-air firmware upgrades • Grab technical information in case of technical difficulties so our support can better assist you • Find User Guide and FAQ to discover all features Visit https://lametric.com for more information.
Tidbyt
This app connects a smart display to the internet, allowing you to customize its content. Glance at your desk to see the time, weather, calendar, and other useful information without needing your phone.
- Device setup and internet connection
- Brightness and settings adjustment
- Screen selection from a growing collection
- Display time, weather, calendar, stocks, and more
- Internet connection required
- Bluetooth connectivity
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Tidbyt is a smart display for your desk or shelf. It shows you the time, weather, your calendar, and more. Put your Tidbyt on your desk and stay updated just by glancing over. No need to even take your phone out of your pocket. With this app, you can: - Setup your Tidbyt device and get it connected to the Internet. - Adjust your Tidbyt's brightness and other settings. - Choose what to show on your Tidbyt. Pick from our growing collection of screens like weather, train times, stocks, and more. To use this app you'll need a working Internet connection, Bluetooth, and a Tidbyt device. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tidbyt at 3.7 against LaMetric Time's 2.5. Tidbyt also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 27) and review sentiment (51% vs 43%). LaMetric Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Tidbyt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. LaMetric Time asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tidbyt holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tidbyt has 142 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of LaMetric Time's written reviews are positive against 51% of Tidbyt's.
LaMetric Time ships an update every 6 weeks, Tidbyt monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LaMetric Time | Tidbyt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (27 ratings) | 3.7 (142 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | 51.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 | 142 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Atoms Limited | Tidbyt, Inc. |
Customer experience
LaMetric Time
Tidbyt
Bugs and requests
LaMetric Time
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tidbyt
Reported bugs
18 issues- Email verification link broken during account creation
- App crashes when removing Houston Metro Transit widget
- Settings gear icon disappears after update
- Search functionality not working
- Add button unresponsive for some apps
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- App forced logout with no recovery option
- Weather app not updating properly
- App slow performance and loading delays
- Deep link for email verification fails
- Setup screen stuck on location input
- App quits when opened
- Add app button blocks menu button
- Pixel display issues on iPad (partially fixed)
- Apps disappearing after updates
- White screen crashes
- Live news feeds scroll too fast with no speed control
- BART transit times not displaying
- YouTube stats app broken
Requested features
16 requests- Multiple team tracking for sports (NFL, NCAA, Hockey)
- Individual app display duration control
- App reordering without deletion and re-download
- Scheduled night mode for different days
- Apple Music and podcast support
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- iOS notifications and calendar integration
- iMessage and reminder support
- Shared calendar support
- Per-app scheduling options
- Display during game time only for sports apps
- App locking to display specific content
- PGA Tour golf tracking
- World Cup soccer coverage
- NCAA Basketball updates
- Better documentation for API keys
- Developer tools for non-coders
In-app purchases
LaMetric Time
No in-app purchases
Tidbyt
- Tidbyt Plus7 Days trial$4.991 Month
