# Watch Faces vs Smart Watch Faces Gallery App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Watch Faces at 5.7K against Smart Watch Faces Gallery App's 841. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Smart Watch Faces Gallery App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.4 for Smart Watch Faces Gallery App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watch Faces has 5.7K ratings behind it against 841, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Watch Faces's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart Watch Faces Gallery App's.

Watch Faces ships an update every 8 days, Smart Watch Faces Gallery App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Faces | Smart Watch Faces Gallery App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-faces-watchmaker/id1213875863/reviews)** | [4.4 (841 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-watch-faces-gallery-app/id1665889306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 841 |
| Positive reviews | **51.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Watch Faces & Widgets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760043304) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## 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


### Smart Watch Faces Gallery App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-watch-faces-gallery-app/id1665889306)

Personalize your Apple Watch with a vast collection of exclusive and popular watch faces. Customize designs with your own photos, text, and stickers to create a unique look for your wrist. Enjoy constant updates and an easy installation process.

**Highlights:** Customizable watch faces, Thousands of watch face designs, Add personal photos, Change time style and add text, Exclusive watch face collection, Constant collection updates, Easy installation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watch Faces Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Watch Faces Gallery | $9.99 | per month |
| Watch Faces Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watch Faces free?

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

### Is Smart Watch Faces Gallery App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Watch Faces or Smart Watch Faces Gallery App?

Watch Faces is rated higher. Watch Faces averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Smart Watch Faces Gallery App averages 4.4 from 841 ratings.

### Do Watch Faces or Smart Watch Faces Gallery App have ads?

Both Watch Faces and Smart Watch Faces Gallery App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Watch Faces or Smart Watch Faces Gallery App?

Watch Faces ships an update every 8 days, and Smart Watch Faces Gallery App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Watch Faces was updated on November 8, 2026 and Smart Watch Faces Gallery App on November 7, 2026.

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