# Date & Time Widget vs AtomicClock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Date & Time Widget | AtomicClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-and-time-widget/id1133031799/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomicclock-ntp-time/id1402993049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beacon Rock Enterprises, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989567551) | [Timo Partl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387413672) |

## What reviewers say

### Date & Time Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-and-time-widget/id1133031799)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add widget to Home Screen
- Update app for smaller widgets
- Option to change widget color
- Add date insert in notes
- Add date on photos


### AtomicClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomicclock-ntp-time/id1402993049)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain iOS versions
- Occasional freezing of hands
- Countdown timer sound not working

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*