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Roughly, the time in words

Roughly, the time in words

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Released
March 11, 2016
Updated
August 31, 2026

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Developer

Iain Anderson
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This app displays the approximate time in words on your smartwatch. It offers a fun and imprecise way to tell time, rounding to the nearest five minutes. It's designed for ease of use and can be helpful for individuals with dyscalculia.

✓Tells time in words
✓Approximate time to nearest five minutes
✓"Fuzzy clock" functionality
✓Supports Modular and other watch faces
✓Language selection
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What's New in Roughly, the time in words

3.0

August 31, 2026

You can now tap the Roughly complication on any watch face to change the language.

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I couldn’t figure it out, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work…
IInevitable79

Waste of time thus far

Lain, I’m not sure if Apple updates interferes with the proper functions of your app. I have it downloaded on my devices. iOS 26.0 currently. The orange rounded color circle is5 size smaller than previously on my ultra watch. When I click or press on it, it doesn’t direct me to settings on my watch. It doesn’t function in MODULAR or any other watch faces, but indeed, it allows you to change languages flawlessly, & never connect to any WATCH FACE. UNFORTUNATELY, your request to give you a positive review & change my previous, after years of waiting for you to respond, this is what you’re requesting as a developer? What are you smoking? Simply fix your dysfunctional product first at least, then get the accolades you deserve, you think? Instead you’re threatening to block me. How honorable is that? Who raised you? Come on man, block me. I want you to just block my review. Release me from trying to clean up your mess a few years later. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨Here! Take as many twinkling stars you want.
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SOSilk "of olde"

Umm…hello?

Don’t waste your time downloading this, because it doesn’t do anything….?!?!
IInevitable79

Waste of time thus far

I’ve tried every possible option to load this do nothing app on my iPhone & Ultra. After switching default mode in language options to English…NOTHING. THE WATCH INSTRUCTS YOU TO DOWNLOAD ON PHONE. THE ORANGE COLOR ROUGHLY APP doesn’t even appear on watch. I’ve deleted numerous times & reinstalled. Waste of time for hours.
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SOSilk "of olde"

Love this complication

Exactly what I was looking for. I wish I could turn off the clock on Apple Watch and show this complication instead. (Not the app’s fault! A limitation inexplicably imposed by Apple)
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FAQ

What does the Roughly app do?

Roughly is a smartwatch complication that displays the approximate time in words, rounded to the nearest five minutes. It offers a fun and less precise way to tell time, often referred to as a "fuzzy clock."

How do I set up Roughly on my Apple Watch?

Install the iPhone app, then wait for it to sync to your paired Apple Watch or install it manually via the Watch app. On your watch face, force touch to change it, select a compatible face (like Modular), press Customize, activate the desired complication slot, and choose Roughly from the list.

Is Roughly free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What devices is Roughly compatible with?

The app is designed as a complication for Apple Watch faces, specifically mentioning support for Modular and many other watch faces like Activity Analog, Utility, Motion, Photo, Mickey, and Minnie. An iPhone app is required for installation and language selection.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for anyone who enjoys a more casual or fun way to check the time. It can also be particularly useful for individuals with dyscalculia (numeric dyslexia) or those who find reading precise digital times inconvenient.