Best WatchTheTime alternatives: apps like WatchTheTime: Custom Watchface

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Updated October 2026

WatchTheTime: Custom Watchface

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WatchTheTime is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to WatchTheTime

#1

MonthDay by Lateef Sanford

Numeric date complications

Editor's Choice

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

Display the current date on your watch face with customizable complications. View month, day, year, and day of the week based on complication size and regional settings.

#2

TextWatch: Complications by Marcel Hagmann

Style up your watch face

Strong Contender

3.3(27 ratings)

Free

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Personalize your Apple Watch face with custom text reminders and messages. Easily create and sync single-line or multi-line items from your iPhone to your watch, then select which text to display.

#3

Time: Corner Clock by KERNTRONICS LLC

Discreet Digital Time

Worth Considering

5.0(3 ratings)

Free

This app provides a discreet and clear way to display the time on your watch face. It features an hourly progress bar for scheduling and is designed for easy visibility in any corner of the screen. Ideal for minimalist designs and efficient timekeeping.

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DateGlance - Complication

DateGlance - Complication

DateGlance - Complication

Custom Date Complication

This app offers a customizable date complication for your watch. Choose from over 30 date formats for two lines, with hundreds of combinations. You can also set separate colors for each line and the app supports localized date formats.

Customizable date complicationSupports all watch facesTwo-line display

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Roughly, the time in words

Roughly, the time in words

Roughly, the time in words

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 wordsApproximate time to nearest five minutes"Fuzzy clock" functionality

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TimeGlance - Complication

TimeGlance - Complication

TimeGlance - Complication

Digital Time Complication

This app adds a digital time complication to any watch face, updating every minute with the correct time. It supports all complication types and watch faces, offering customization for time format, date display, and time zones. The app functions independently of your phone.

Digital time complication for any watch faceUpdates every minuteSupports all complication types

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Glimpsy: Smart Complications

Glimpsy: Smart Complications

Glimpsy: Smart Complications

Hide battery at your threshold

This app offers a smart battery complication for Apple Watch that intelligently hides the battery indicator until it drops below a custom threshold. It also allows combining date and battery information into a single slot, saving space on data-rich watch faces. Users can customize the appearance to match their watch face.

Smart visibility for battery indicatorCustomizable battery thresholdCombined date and battery complication

free with in-app purchases

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CalCs - Calendar Complications

CalCs - Calendar Complications

CalCs - Calendar Complications

Various calendar complications

Enhance your Apple Watch experience with customizable calendar complications. Display dates, events, reminders, and monthly calendars directly on your watch face. Manage your schedule at a glance without needing to open the main app.

Date display complicationsEvent and reminder displayMonthly calendar view

free with in-app purchases

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Watch Battery Monitor

Watch Battery Monitor

Watch Battery Monitor

battery level notifications

This app tracks your Apple Watch battery levels and provides timely notifications for recharging. It utilizes watch face complications to keep you informed about your device's power status, helping you manage charging cycles effectively.

Apple Watch battery monitoringRecharge notificationsWatch face complications

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Watch Faces Made Simple

Design custom watch faces for your Apple Watch. Add text, photos, emojis, or calendars to personalize your device. Easily save and sync your creations for a unique look.

Create text watch facesDesign photo watch facesGenerate calendar watch faces

free with in-app purchases

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