# Date & Time Widget vs Time Zone Clock

The clearest difference is rating: Time Zone Clock at 4.4 against Date & Time Widget's 3.5. Time Zone Clock also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 7 months). Date & Time Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Date & Time Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Time Zone Clock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Zone Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 253 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Date & Time Widget's written reviews are positive against 59% of Time Zone Clock's.

Date & Time Widget ships an update every 7 months, Time Zone Clock every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Date & Time Widget | Time Zone Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-and-time-widget/id1133031799/reviews) | **[4.4 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-clock-gotime/id6450673915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **253** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beacon Rock Enterprises, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989567551) | [Bushman, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/901998837) |

## 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


### Time Zone Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-clock-gotime/id6450673915)

Never miss a call or appointment due to time zone differences. This app helps you manage world clocks and set alarms accurately across different locations. It's designed for travelers, remote teams, and anyone needing to coordinate globally.

**Highlights:** Time zone alarms, iOS 26 AlarmKit integration, Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets, 12 & 24 hour clock display, Global city list management, Time slider for future viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount | $8.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Encore Annual 1 Month Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| GoTime PRO - Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 👍 Great for aviation and amateur radio
- 👍 Helpful for truck drivers with time zones
- 👍 Clean and direct interface
- 👍 Good for understanding military time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription required for widgets
- 🐛 App is useless without payment
- 🐛 Paid app doesn't work
- 🐛 Subscription cancelled without request
- 🐛 In-app purchases not free

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not available after purchase
- App cancelled subscription without request
- In-app purchases alleged free but not
- Free lifetime purchase cancelled

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Widget should display more than one time zone
- Option to choose between 24-hour or 12-hour format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Date & Time Widget free?

Date & Time Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Zone Clock free?

Time Zone Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Date & Time Widget or Time Zone Clock?

Time Zone Clock is rated higher. Date & Time Widget averages 3.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Time Zone Clock averages 4.4 from 253 ratings.

### Do Date & Time Widget or Time Zone Clock have ads?

Neither Date & Time Widget nor Time Zone Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Date & Time Widget or Time Zone Clock?

Date & Time Widget ships an update every 7 months, and Time Zone Clock every 11 days. Most recently, Date & Time Widget was updated on October 17, 2026 and Time Zone Clock on October 15, 2026.

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