# Watch Faces vs Watch Faces & Widget Gallery

Watch Faces and Watch Faces & Widget Gallery both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Watch Faces's written reviews are positive against 43% of Watch Faces & Widget Gallery's. Watch Faces also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Watch Faces & Widget Gallery's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 5.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watch Faces sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Watch Faces & Widget Gallery sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Watch Faces against 4.6 for Watch Faces & Widget Gallery. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Watch Faces's written reviews are positive against 43% of Watch Faces & Widget Gallery's.

Watch Faces ships an update every 8 days, Watch Faces & Widget Gallery weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Faces | Watch Faces & Widget Gallery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-watchmaker/id1213875863/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-and-widget-gallery/id1617064080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.7% of reviews** | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Watch Faces & Widgets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760043304) | [Hyperday MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591996056) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch Faces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-watchmaker/id1213875863)

Customize your Apple Watch with a vast library of over 150,000 watch faces. Create your own designs, share them with a community, and display useful complications like weather and battery status. Personalize your device for any occasion.

**Highlights:** 150,000+ custom watch faces, Create and customize designs, Share faces with community, Weather data and forecasts, One-tap widgets, Countdown timers, Health data complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WatchMaker VIP | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| WatchMaker VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly WatchMaker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paid Watchface! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paid Watchface | $1.99 | one-time |
| WatchMaker Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Full Collection | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium for lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime WatchMaker Unlimited | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great watch faces
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of options
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Fantastic choice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Faces don't stay on watch
- 🐛 Complications don't work
- 🐛 Hands don't move
- 🐛 Not compatible with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Misleading, just static images

**Reported bugs**

- Faces don't sync properly
- App crashes frequently
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with newer watches

**Requested features**

- More free watch faces
- Better Apple Watch support
- Ability to save/export custom faces
- Improve weather integration
- Add more customization options


### Watch Faces & Widget Gallery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-and-widget-gallery/id1617064080)

Discover and install thousands of unique, customizable watch faces and widgets for your Apple Watch. Personalize your device with complication-based designs, wallpaper styles, and even your own photos. Enjoy regular free updates and a smooth, one-tap installation process.

**Highlights:** Thousands of customizable watch faces, Complication-based designs, Wallpaper-style faces, Create faces with your own photos, One-tap installation, Free collections updated regularly

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kudos Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Live Watch Faces - Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $12.99 | per year |
| Watch Faces Pro | $13.99 | per year |
| Live Watch Faces - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of free options
- 🚀 Quick syncing
- 😊 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited selection of free faces
- 🤔 Misleading advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues
- Paid faces not working as expected
- Inability to delete app
- Complications not functioning

**Requested features**

- More digital clock faces
- Ability to move time/date display
- Live/animated watch faces
- Custom watch face creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch Faces free?

Watch Faces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Watch Faces & Widget Gallery free?

Watch Faces & Widget Gallery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Watch Faces or Watch Faces & Widget Gallery?

Watch Faces & Widget Gallery is rated higher. Watch Faces averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Watch Faces & Widget Gallery averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Watch Faces or Watch Faces & Widget Gallery have ads?

Both Watch Faces and Watch Faces & Widget Gallery show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watch Faces or Watch Faces & Widget Gallery?

Watch Faces ships an update every 8 days, and Watch Faces & Widget Gallery weekly. Most recently, Watch Faces was updated on November 8, 2026 and Watch Faces & Widget Gallery on November 8, 2026.

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