Comparison

Date & Time Widget vs AtomicClock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Date & Time Widget

Access calendar information directly from your home or lock screen with customizable widgets. Displays analog clocks, full date and time with seconds, day of the month, week of the year, and time zone. Offers large time display and supports Dark Mode.

Highlights
  • Analog clock display
  • Full date and time with seconds
  • Day of month and month number
  • Week of year
  • Time Zone display
  • Small and large widget options
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Date & Time Widget conveniently displays some handy calendar information with easy access from your lock or home screen as a widget, even including an analog clock. Displays: - Simple and accurate analog clock - Full date and time with exact seconds - Day of month and month # - Week of year - Ordinal day, ex. "3rd Friday of January" - Time Zone More: - Choice between small or large widget - Supports iOS 13 Dark Mode - Large time display in app, as well as all of the other information and the analog clock

About

AtomicClock

This app displays the exact current time synchronized with NTP servers, offering a customizable clock view for precise time checks. It's ideal for setting watches, verifying timestamps, or comparing local and network time.

Highlights
  • Precise time from NTP servers
  • Customizable clock faces
  • Select or add time servers
  • Local and UTC views
  • 12/24 hour modes
  • Customizable time format
  • Acoustic ticking
Features
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Check precise NTP reference time at a glance. AtomicClock helps you set watches, wall clocks, cameras, and other devices, compare local time with UTC, and follow moments when every second matters. Clear analog and digital time AtomicClock displays current time from NTP servers that reference atomic clocks. Choose a predefined server or add your own, then view local or UTC time in a clean analog or digital clock. Customize your reference clock • Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time • Customize the time format • Choose from multiple clock faces and hands • Use a smooth, fluid second hand • Add acoustic ticking or the Greenwich Time Signal • Tap the screen to hide information and controls, freeze the display, or mute ticking Details for precise time checks View technical NTP information, including round-trip time and server stratum. Whether you are checking a timestamp, preparing a camera, aligning a wall clock, or setting a watch by hand, the seconds remain clear and easy to follow. AtomicClock is free to use. AtomicClock Pro is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription. It unlocks your preferred clock face, hands, and font, removes ads, and includes upcoming Pro features. AtomicClock displays NTP reference time for comparison and does not change your device’s system time. Results can vary with the selected server, network conditions, and device behavior.

Screenshots

Date & Time Widget4 screens
AtomicClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AtomicClock at 4.8 against Date & Time Widget's 3.5. AtomicClock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 58%). Date & Time Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Date & Time Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AtomicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AtomicClock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AtomicClock has 5.5K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Date & Time Widget's written reviews are positive against 84% of AtomicClock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Date & Time Widget ships an update every 7 months, AtomicClock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Date & Time Widget versus AtomicClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDate & Time WidgetAtomicClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (95 ratings)4.8 (5.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings955.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeacon Rock Enterprises, Inc.Timo Partl

Customer experience

Date & Time Widget

All ratings95 ratings
Positive58.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral16.1%
Negative25.8%

AtomicClock

All ratings5,539 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews241 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative12.4%

User reviews

Date & Time Widget

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clear clock face
  • 👍 Numerical time display
  • 👍 Simple and concise
  • 👍 Effective app
  • 👍 Ordinal date display

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Widget not working
  • 🐛 Instructions unclear
  • 🐛 App not updated
  • 🐛 Widget function broken
  • 🐛 No AM/PM with clock

AtomicClock

From 5.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate time
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 🚀 Precise to the second
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for setting watches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Server connection issues
  • 🔍 Limited time zone options
  • 💰 Ads diminish clock view
  • 🔍 Lacks some advanced features
  • 🔍 Redundant for some users

Bugs and requests

Date & Time Widget

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Widget function is broken
  • Widget not working
  • Instructions don’t make sense
  • No swiping right on home screen to see search bar
  • Not possible to create a widget
Show 22 more
  • Doesn’t work any longer
  • Doesn’t show as a widget
  • Can’t find the widget
  • Today widget is missing after updating to iOS 18
  • No option to add widget back
  • App hasn’t been updated in years
  • Widget is not in the list of available options
  • Instructions for adding widget don’t work
  • Can’t place on Home Screen
  • Not showing in the widgets menu
  • Tip jar did not work
  • Error occurred in widget panel
  • Have to touch widget each time to refresh it
  • Second hands disappeared in widget after update
  • Analog and digital seconds are gone after the update
  • A little hiccup on the most recent update was fixed quickly
  • Text does not fit in the phone when clicking app
  • No option for 24 hour clock
  • Takes a second or so to show the date & time
  • Doesn't show on lock screen
  • Full-screen white clockface only comes up if you touch the widget, which opens the app, and then touch the digital time
  • Widget shows error

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add widget to Home Screen
  • Update app for smaller widgets
  • Option to change widget color
  • Add date insert in notes
  • Add date on photos
Show 13 more
  • Add file size and date to photos
  • Make widget accessible on Home Screen
  • Update for dark mode pure black background
  • Add bigger full screen option
  • Update app to make widget work
  • Option to choose whether or not to show seconds
  • Setting to change font and size of text in widget
  • Option for 24-hour clock in widget
  • Put seconds back in widget or add option
  • Fix second hands disappearing in widget
  • Keep widget open
  • Remove running seconds and analog clock from widget
  • Display faster

AtomicClock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain iOS versions
  • Occasional freezing of hands
  • Countdown timer sound not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add GMT/dual time display
  • Implement widget support
  • Add different second hand sounds
  • Allow setting background color to match watch
  • Include alarm/timer functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Date & Time Widget

One-time1
  • Tip Jar$1.99
1 purchases

AtomicClock

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Version$6.99

Questions

Is Date & Time Widget free?
Date & Time Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AtomicClock free?
AtomicClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Date & Time Widget or AtomicClock?
AtomicClock is rated higher. Date & Time Widget averages 3.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while AtomicClock averages 4.8 from 5.5K ratings.
Do Date & Time Widget or AtomicClock have ads?
AtomicClock shows ads; Date & Time Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, Date & Time Widget or AtomicClock?
Date & Time Widget ships an update every 7 months, and AtomicClock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Date & Time Widget was updated on October 5, 2026 and AtomicClock on October 12, 2026.

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