TimeToNext vs Characlator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeToNext
This app displays the remaining time until your next upcoming event or reminder. It can show travel time, alert times, event details like name, color, and location. You can also manage events and set early notifications.
- Countdown to next event/reminder
- Shows travel time
- Displays event details (name, color, location)
- Set early notifications
- Edit, create, and delete events
- Calendar and reminder integration
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Display the relative time to the next (most recent) event or reminder within the next selected days. It shows, if available, the time to the last alert, to the start of the travel time and the beginning of the event. It also shows the event name, the calendar color and calendar name as well as the event location. For most events and reminders you can set early notifications. You also can edit, create and delete events. TimeToNext asks for the following permissions: Calendar and/or Reminders to show those items. Contacts, if you like to add/edit events and would like to invite from your contact list. Languages: English, German, Spanish, Chinese
Characlator
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Characlator is not just a calculator—it's a lively, talking companion! Whether you're crunching numbers or just having fun, Characlator makes math entertaining with character voices that speak in Japanese. Each time you press a button, the character speaks—making even simple calculations engaging and fun. Perfect for learners, language lovers, or anyone who wants a fresh twist on daily math.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Characlator at Free against TimeToNext's $0.99. Characlator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). TimeToNext's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Characlator is free to download; TimeToNext costs $0.99 up front. TimeToNext sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Characlator asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimeToNext ships an update monthly, Characlator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeToNext | Characlator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Raymund Vorwerk | Rock Castle Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
TimeToNext
- Full Version$0.99
Characlator
No in-app purchases
