# Glimpsy: Battery Complications — Auto-hide, Date & Photo Widget > Smart Apple Watch battery complication that hides until needed, saving space. (iPhone/iPad app by Hans-Juergen Richstein.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimpsy-battery-complications/id6754566832 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hans-Juergen Richstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/412719737) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.5 · 30 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Canadian French, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish and 4 more - Released: 2025-12-11 - Data updated: 2026-11-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimpsy-battery-complications/id6754566832/reviews.md ## What is Glimpsy? Battery, date, photo and monogram complications for Apple Watch. The battery stays hidden until charge drops below your threshold – then Glimpsy shows it. Multiple independent styles and live previews for every complication shape. Your wrist. Your rules. ◈ MINIMALIST BY DEFAULT. PERSONAL BY DESIGN. Love a clean dial? Glimpsy hides the battery until charge drops below your threshold. Want more? Add an insignia, photo, custom colors, and combined date layouts without cluttering your watch face. ◈ DE-CLUTTER YOUR WRIST Battery life shouldn't always be in your face. Set a custom threshold (e.g. 30%). Above that, the indicator vanishes — clean dial, zero anxiety. When it matters, Glimpsy appears. ◈ SAVE A SLOT: COMBINED COMPLICATIONS Every complication spot is precious. Glimpsy's Date & Battery combo shows the date by default and only brings in the battery when you need it — freeing a slot for another app or data source. ◈ LOTS OF DATE FORMATS Choose from a vast selection of date formats, including calendar week. ◈ INSIGNIA: YOUR MONOGRAM IN ANY SLOT Like the monogram on sample watch faces? Add your own to any complication slot — initials, emoji or a symbol, styled your way. Your watch face, your signature. ◈ AMULET: WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE Turn a circular slot into an Amulet: a photo of your partner, kids or dog fills the complication, with the battery icon only when Smart visibility says it's time. ◈ FULL STYLE EDITOR + LIVE PREVIEWS Dial in fonts, colors, date formats, battery size, and more in the Style Editor. Live dual previews show battery shown and hidden for every family before you commit. Edit on Apple Watch or iPhone — changes sync instantly. ◈ CONFIGURATION SCHEDULE Different complication setups for different days — like weekend date colors or a different Amulet photo every day. ◈ IPHONE COMPANION Quick tweaks on your wrist; deep customization on iPhone — custom colors, Amulet cropping, and Insignia editing. Browse styles with live previews in the companion app and sync to your watch. ◈ FEATURES • Smart visibility: Auto-hide the battery until charge drops below your threshold. • Combined Date & Battery: Free up complication slots on data-rich watch faces. • Lots of Date Formats: A vast selection, including calendar week. • Insignia: Monograms on circular, corner, rectangular, and inline complications. • Amulet: Photo-backed circular complications with smart battery overlay. • Multiple Independent Styles: Different configs per watch face — simultaneously. • Full Style Editor: Fonts, colors, date formats, battery size, and layout options. • Configuration Schedules: Per-day setups — weekend colors, daily Amulet photos, and more. • Live Previews: Battery-shown and battery-hidden states for every family. • Universal Support: Circular, Corner, Inline, and Rectangular — all covered. • iPhone Companion: Edit, preview, and sync from your phone. • Battery Efficient: Optimized for Apple's energy guidelines. ◈ TRY GLIMPSY FOR FREE Download today for a 7-day trial with no limitations. Love it? Unlock the Permanent License once — all future updates included. No subscriptions. Ever. ## Key features - Smart visibility for battery indicator - Customizable battery threshold - Combined date and battery complication - Style editor for font and color customization - Universal complication family support - iPhone companion app for settings management ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Permanent License | $4.99 | one-time | ## Is Glimpsy safe? Not enough ratings yet to assess Glimpsy. ## Is Glimpsy legit? Glimpsy: Battery Complications appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Glimpsy is 68 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data. ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimpsy-battery-complications/id6754566832/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app that’s well designed *2026-10-26* Love this tiny app that combines two important features. One time charge and many configuration options make this a must have. ### 5/5 — 👍 *2026-09-04* Auf der Apple Watch Series 6 (fast) unverzichtbar, da der Akku schon ein bisschen schwach ist. Ich finde es ästhetisch sinnvoll, wenn man nur dann die Akkuanzeige sieht, wenn die Uhr geladen werden muss ### 5/5 — Gute Sache! *2026-07-31* Gute Idee, gelungene Umsetzung. ### 5/5 — Simple design *2026-07-17* It’s a pretty cool app, knows when to shop up with battery & you can add photos with the date. I think it’s really cool! Looking forward for more updates with hopefully more things we could add besides battery & date! ### 5/5 — Unverzichtbar *2026-07-10* Glimpsy ist eine unfassbar gute App. Endlich super Akku Informationen kombiniert mit Datum und noch mehr. Hier lohnt sich wirklich jeder Cent! ### 5/5 — Coole Idee *2026-06-19* Gelesen und gekauft. Gute Ideen muss man unterstützen. Nach ein paar Tagen der Nutzung habe ich die Änderung wieder rückgängig gemacht. Die ‚normale‘ Funktion der Akkuanzeige erlaubt bei Antippen den Stromsparmodus zu aktivieren. Dank der Rückmeldung vom Entwickler weiß ich jetzt wieso dies für die App nicht möglich ist. Den Stromsparmodus einzuschalten ist für mich aber wichtiger als das Symbol zu verstecken. Trotzdem eine schöne App und 5 Sterne wert. **Developer response:** Hallo, eine Komplikation kann nur seine eigene „Mutteranwendung“ starten, d.h. Glimpsy. Das ist technisch so festgelegt und kann nicht geändert werden. Die systemeigene Akkuanzeige springt dementsprechend zu den Batteriefunktionen, wo Sie auch Stromsparmodus einschalten können — dafür kann diese aber nicht oberhalb eines Schwellenwertes ausgeblendet werden oder eben all die anderen Dinge in einer Komplikation vereinen (Amulett, Insignien, Datum). Um den Stromsparmodus dennoch schnell einzuschalten, drücken Sie einfach auf die Seitentaste und klicken im Kontroll-Center auf die Batteriestandsanzeige. Dort können Sie dann direkt den Stromsparmodus einschalten — das ist dann nur der eine Klick auf die Seitentaste zusätzlich. ### 5/5 — Wunderschön *2026-06-11* Einfach wunderschön, elegant, schlicht. Jetzt weiß ich erst was fehlte. Und der App Support ist mehr als vorbildlich. ### 5/5 — Großartige kleine App *2026-06-11* Eine tolle kleine App, die das Zifferblatt der Watch minimalistisch aufwertet. Und das für sehr kleines Geld. Außerdem ein sehr freundlicher Entwickler, der sofort Fragen beantwortet. ### 5/5 — Top! *2026-06-11* Die App braucht keine vielen Worten. Macht genau das, was sie soll, sieht gut aus und ist jeden Cent wert. ### 5/5 — App für Watch *2026-06-02* endlich mal eine Anzeige die man kennt ## Frequently asked questions about Glimpsy ### How does Glimpsy's smart visibility work? Glimpsy's Smart Visibility allows you to set a custom battery percentage threshold (e.g., 30%). The battery indicator will automatically hide when your battery is above this level, and reappear when it drops below, ensuring a cleaner watch face until you need to recharge. ### Can Glimpsy save complication slots on my watch face? Yes, Glimpsy offers a Combined Date & Battery complication. This feature displays your date by default and only shows the battery indicator when it falls below your set threshold, effectively freeing up a complication slot for other data. ### How can I customize Glimpsy's appearance? The Style Editor in Glimpsy lets you fully customize its look. You can adjust font weights and select independent colors for the date and day/month portions to perfectly match your Apple Watch face. ### Is Glimpsy available on iPhone? Yes, version 2.0 introduced an iPhone companion app. This allows you to manage all your Glimpsy settings on a larger screen, with changes instantly mirrored to your Apple Watch. ### What is the pricing for Glimpsy? Glimpsy offers a 7-day free trial with full features. After the trial, you can unlock a Permanent License with a one-time fee, and there are no subscriptions required. ### Does Glimpsy have ads? No, Glimpsy does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free, focusing on providing a clean user experience. ### What Apple Watch complication families does Glimpsy support? Glimpsy provides Universal Support, meaning it is compatible with all complication families, including Circular, Corner, Inline, and Rectangular. ### How frequently is Glimpsy updated? The latest version, 2.2.2, was released on March 21, 2026. The app is actively maintained, with significant updates like version 2.0 introducing new features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.4.0 — 2026-11-05 Version 3.4 brings another batch of new features and improvements: ◈ iPhone Duo support: use the full width of the unfolded phone to show the Style Editor right next to the style list, so browsing and configuring complication styles gets even easier. ◈ Sample library: every complication family now offers plenty of sample configurations as inspiration. Pick one you like and use it as a starting point for further tweaks in the Style Editor. ◈ New date formats: month/year, and zero-padded dates (03/02/2026). ◈ Percentage-only display: optionally show just the charge percentage without the battery icon, with an optional bolt symbol in front to mark it as a charging value. ◈ New rectangular options: gauges and stacked dates. ◈ Shorter dates for inline and corner complications: to make room when the date is shown together with the battery, the date can optionally be shortened. ### 3.3.0 — 2026-10-07 V3.3: Yet another update packed with new features! As always, check out the "What's new" section in the companion app for even more information. ◈ Configuration schedules allow you to provide different complication setups for different days (like changing date colours for weekends or having a different Amulet photo every day) ◈ Add percentage display to inline battery/date mode ◈ Optionally use shorter date format for inline complications with shown battery ◈ New date formats, totalling now 20 different formats to choose from. Running out of names for them, the picker now just shows live samples to select from ◈ Calendar Week now available standalone or as an addition to some date formats ◈ Compatibility settings for inline complications to work around an issue with the new Siri Modular inline complication ◈ Fix for date display where sometimes days and months were displayed in English instead of your local language ### 3.2.2 — 2026-09-16 For the new watchOS 27 Siri Modular watch face, Glimpsy couldn't show the battery icon in the inline complication at the top. This version is a quick fix for it. ### 3.2.1 — 2026-09-08 On the way to the next feature-loaded version, here's a quick in-between update that polishes a few rough edges: • In Always-On mode, the battery display sometimes showed an incorrect value • After a deep discharge, Glimpsy sometimes couldn't properly recover once your watch was fully charged again • Percentage can now be combined with Insignia or Amulet on circular complications ### 3.2.0 — 2026-08-13 Another packed update for Glimpsy! See more details and samples in the "What's new" section of the Glimpsy iPhone app. ◈ A lot of circular gauge configurations: new styles, hands, labels ◈ Glimpsy shows charge level after launch directly in app header ◈ Row complication date allows lowercase (for watch faces that allow it) ◈ New plain numeric date formats ## Apps similar to Glimpsy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WristSpeed Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristspeed-pro/id6756218498) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Itsytv: Apple TV Remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itsytv-apple-tv-remote/id6759216148) | 4.9 (69) | $4.99 | Utilities | | [Chronomizer: Custom Watchfaces](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronomizer-custom-watchfaces/id1575316929) | 3.7 (33) | Free | Utilities | | [Wristmate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wristmate/id6775219714) | 5.0 (6) | $0.99 | Utilities | | [CalCs - Calendar Complications](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcs-calendar-complications/id6499201223) | 4.7 (12) | $0.49 | Utilities | | [PowerGlass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerglass/id6753337355) | 5.0 (5) | $2.99 | Utilities | ## More apps by Hans-Juergen Richstein - [Dash Race](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-race/id412719734) All apps by Hans-Juergen Richstein: https://appshunter.io/developer/412719737 ## Related topics [complications](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/complications) · [watch complications pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/watch-complications-pro) · [complications photo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/complications-photo) · [apple watch complications](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/apple-watch-complications) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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