Comparison

Date & Time Widget vs Smart Digital & Analog Clock

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

Smart Digital & Analog Clock

This app offers a customizable dual clock display with both digital and analog options. It includes home screen widgets, a built-in calendar for event management, and extensive visual personalization for colors and display modes. Keep your screen awake with smart management options and easily copy the current time.

Highlights
  • Dual digital and analog clock display
  • Home screen widgets
  • Built-in calendar with event management
  • Extensive color and size customization
  • Light/Dark mode and auto-switching
  • Smart screen awake management
  • Copy time to clipboard
Features
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Beautiful dual clock display with extensive customization options! This elegant clock app shows the current time with both digital and analog displays. The analog clock features a smooth-moving second hand for precise timekeeping, while the digital display shows the date, day of the week, and time in an easy-to-read format. KEY FEATURES ■ Home Screen Widgets Add convenient widgets to your home screen to display today's date and current time at a glance. Simply long-press the app icon or home screen to add widgets to your device. ■ Built-in Calendar Swipe right while viewing the clock to access the integrated calendar. • Add events by double-tapping a date or tapping the plus button in the popup • Delete events by swiping left on them in the popup screen • Reorder events with long-press and drag • Disable the calendar in settings if not needed ■ Extensive Customization Options *Size Adjustment* Use the top-right button to resize both digital and analog clocks to perfectly fit your screen dimensions and viewing preferences. *Complete Color Customization* Personalize every aspect of your clock's appearance: - Background color - Text and numbers - Analog clock hour hand, minute hand, and second hand - Individual settings for Light and Dark modes *Flexible Display Modes* - Toggle between Light and Dark modes - Auto Dark Mode: automatically switches to dark mode during specified hours (when auto mode is enabled, manual toggle is disabled) - Show/hide title bar (swipe from left edge to access settings when hidden) - Show/hide status bar for an immersive, clutter-free display *Smart Screen Management* Keep your screen awake while the app is running with three convenient options: - Always keep screen on - Keep screen on while charging only - Normal screen timeout *Additional Useful Features* - Copy current time to clipboard in your preferred format with one tap - Backup and restore all your settings to/from a file for easy transfer between devices PERFECT FOR: - Using your phone or tablet as a stylish desk clock while studying or working - Those who prefer analog clock displays with visible second hands - Quickly checking the current date and time when filling out documents - Creating a personalized timepiece that matches your style or room decor - Anyone who wants a clean, distraction-free clock display - Keeping track of time during presentations or meetings WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK Your suggestions help us improve! Contact us anytime via: - Email: mizuki.naotaka@gmail.com - X: https://x.com/NaotakaMizuki - App Store reviews

Screenshots

Date & Time Widget4 screens
Smart Digital & Analog Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Digital & Analog Clock at 5.0 against Date & Time Widget's 3.5. Smart Digital & Analog Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Date & Time Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (103 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Smart Digital & Analog Clock 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

Smart Digital & Analog Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Date & Time Widget has 103 ratings behind it against 2, 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 63% of Smart Digital & Analog Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Date & Time Widget ships an update every 7 months, Smart Digital & Analog Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Date & Time Widget versus Smart Digital & Analog Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDate & Time WidgetSmart Digital & Analog Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (103 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeacon Rock Enterprises, Inc.Yuuki Shimizu

Customer experience

Date & Time Widget

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

Smart Digital & Analog Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral21.1%
Negative15.8%

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

Smart Digital & Analog Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Date & Time Widget

One-time1
  • Tip Jar$1.99
1 purchases

Smart Digital & Analog Clock

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Date & Time Widget free?
Date & Time Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Digital & Analog Clock free?
Smart Digital & Analog Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Date & Time Widget or Smart Digital & Analog Clock?
Smart Digital & Analog Clock is rated higher. Date & Time Widget averages 3.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Smart Digital & Analog Clock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Date & Time Widget or Smart Digital & Analog Clock have ads?
Smart Digital & Analog Clock shows ads; Date & Time Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, Date & Time Widget or Smart Digital & Analog Clock?
Date & Time Widget ships an update every 7 months, and Smart Digital & Analog Clock every 2 months. Most recently, Date & Time Widget was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Digital & Analog Clock on October 23, 2026.

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