# Watchsmith — Timely Complications

> Apple Watch complications and tools for dynamic watch face personalization. (iPhone/iPad app by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchsmith/id1483088503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 563 App Store ratings · 192 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchsmith/id1483088503/reviews.md

## What is Watchsmith?

Watchsmith lets you personalize your Apple Watch like never before.  

It starts with a wide collection of highly customizable complications, which range in function from date, to weather, to astronomy.  Each can be adjusted precisely to best fit your desired function and appearance.  

This set of complications can then be dynamically scheduled to appear on your watch face following rules you define.  For example, a particular complication slot could show the weather first thing in the morning, then your calendar during your work day, then switch to your Activity ring progress as you wrap up your day.  This lets you take full advantage of each slot on your watch face without the need to constantly switch back and forth between faces.  

The Apple Watch app itself also includes a wide collection of tools and functions, such as a weather app, a workout app, a timezone converter, games and a calendar. Watchsmith provides one tap access to what you need, right when you need it.

Notes:
 • Watchsmith is intended for use with a paired Apple Watch, which is where your configured complications will be displayed.  It requires watchOS 7.
 • Watchsmith optionally integrates with Apple Health.  This data is used during workouts to display your workout metrics, to show a summary of your daily heart rate date, and your activity.  Permission for Watchsmith to access this data is controlled through the Apple Health app.  
• Watchsmith includes an optional premium subscription.  This is offered on a monthly or annual basis.  If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase.
• Access to Tide and Weather hosted data is only available to Watchsmith Premium subscribers.

Privacy Policy & Terms: 
https://david-smith.org/watchsmith_privacy.html

## Key features

- Customizable complications
- Dynamic complication scheduling
- Weather app
- Workout app
- Timezone converter
- Games
- Calendar

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watchsmith Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Watchsmith Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Watchsmith?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Customizable complications
- 👍 Simplifies date complication
- 🌟 Indispensable app
- 🎨 Fun to customize
- 💡 Innovative features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Complications don't update frequently
- 🔌 Battery life issues
- 🤔 Confusing UI and instructions
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🕰️ Time complications not accurate

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Complications not syncing properly
- App freezes on Apple Watch
- Weather location stuck on LA
- Shared calendar issues

**Most requested features**

- Add support for Series 7 and Apple Watch Ultra
- Hourly weather complication
- Year complication
- Celsius temperature option
- Third-party app complications support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 192)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchsmith/id1483088503/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super useful

*2026-04-13, version 2.1.1*

Flexibility to make the most out of complication slots, still works for what I wanted in 2026.

### 1/5 — Watchsmit

*2026-03-26, version 2.1.1*

This is a scam. I cannot cancel. Do not get.

### 1/5 — Cannot add locations outside of timezone

*2025-12-27, version 2.1.1*

I live in China and when searching locations only places in China come up with- not very useful given that China is just one timezone. No way to add my home country

### 2/5 — Lots to like, but some issues

*2025-12-19, version 2.1.1*

I love they stylistic options and the configurability of the app. However, the time complication in particular seems to get out of sync with the actual time – that’s somewhat of a fundamental problem for me, eg. The time is actually 5.28 but the digital time complication says 5:25 etc.

### 3/5 — 更新終わってるのね…

*2025-09-28*

Watch OS 26ではレーダー動きません
便利だったのにな…残念…

### 1/5 — Not sure what this app does.

*2025-07-03, version 2.1.1*

I tried to use this to add complications to the apple stripes face, which this app says it does.  It doesn’t.  It seems to only add complications that are ALREADY available on the apples faces in the watch app.

### 1/5 — Absolute garbage

*2025-06-22, version 2.1.1*

Clearly a disingenuous developer. Beware.

### 5/5 — I love this app!

*2025-04-04, version 2.1.1*

Love.

### 2/5 — Requires subscription fee!

*2024-11-26, version 2.1.1*

This app was recommended when I was just needing to add a complication to a watch face that simply opens Apple’s Workout app, because Apple did not include the Workout app in the list of items for a specific face.  But, I could find nothing close to doing this within this app—yet people say this app can be used to create complications that will open Apple’s own apps.  This app needs an overview that explains what it does because I sure couldn’t figure out.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2024-08-08, version 2.1.1*

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Perfect for my simple watch needs. I hate apples graphics. The simplicity of your complications a sublime!

## Frequently asked questions about Watchsmith

### What does Watchsmith do?

Watchsmith allows you to personalize your Apple Watch by providing a wide collection of highly customizable complications. These complications can display information like the date, weather, or astronomy, and can be adjusted for both function and appearance. The app also includes tools like a weather app, workout tracker, timezone converter, games, and a calendar.

### How can I customize my Apple Watch with Watchsmith?

You can customize your Apple Watch by using Watchsmith's extensive collection of complications. These complications can be dynamically scheduled to appear on your watch face based on rules you define, allowing different complications to show at different times of the day without needing to switch watch faces manually.

### Is Watchsmith free to use?

Watchsmith offers a freemium model. While many features are available for free, there is an optional premium subscription for advanced features like access to Tide and Weather hosted data. This subscription is available on a monthly or annual basis.

### What devices is Watchsmith compatible with?

Watchsmith is intended for use with a paired Apple Watch running watchOS 7 or later. The configured complications will be displayed on your Apple Watch.

### Can Watchsmith integrate with Apple Health?

Yes, Watchsmith optionally integrates with Apple Health. This integration is used to display your workout metrics during workouts, show a summary of your daily heart rate data, and display your activity progress. You can control permission for Watchsmith to access this data through the Apple Health app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2023-03-16

Fix for a crashing bug introduced in the last build.  Sorry about that!

### 2.1 — 2023-03-14

Lots of compatibility and layout fixes for larger watch screens.

### 2.0.2 — 2021-04-16

This update fixes:
 - Situation where some of the dial views wouldn't load correctly
 - Situation where weather data might not load for previously subscribed users
 - Issue loading the Infograph Large configurator
 - The Moon Phase complication was too light at the new moon.

### 2.0.1 — 2021-04-12

Quick bug fix update:
 - Fixes a situation where the back button on the editor would get corrupted
 - Fixes a situation where the accurate time could get shrunk on some screen sizes
 - Fixes for Day of Week dials.

### 2.0 — 2021-04-07

This update brings Watchsmith forward in a number of significant ways:
• All of the complications have been updated to take advantage of the latest watchOS capabilities, which will lead to better performance and behavior when used in tinted watch faces.

A variety of new complication styles:
 - Photo
 - 24 Hour Dial
 - Modern Moonphase
 - Geometric Solar
 - Moon & Stars
 - Sun Timer
 - Solar Path
 - Golden Hour
 - Step Counting
 - Text Calendar

• New Icon
• Time Format Choices

New abilities in the Apple Watch app:
• New Workout Metric Displays
 - Map
 - Heart Rate
 - Distance
 - Speed & Pace
 - Calories
 - Time
• Selectable Quick Actions
• Outlook Calendar View
• Future Cast Radar tiles
• Elevation graph in workout history
• Golden Hour Planner

New Tools section in iPhone app:
• Workout History
• Activity ring progress and Streaks
• Time zone calculator
• Precise Time showing a calibrated highly accurate time display
• Outlook Calendar

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