Distance Anywhere vs WordClock Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Distance Anywhere
Measure distances for various courses, including walking and running paths. Designate any location on the map, even off-road areas like parks or riverbanks. Save and organize your measured routes with thumbnail maps.
- Measure walking and running course lengths
- Designate any location on the map
- Measure routes without sidewalks or roadways
- Search for routes by pinning on the map
- Add routes manually in inaccessible areas
- Save courses with thumbnail maps
- Switch distance units between meters and yards
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◎ Possible to accurately measure the course length such as walking course and running course. ◎ You can designate any location on the map which can not normally be specified. ◎ Possible to measure routes without sidewalks and roadways, such as within the premises, in the park, on the river, on the sand dune. ※ When using route search, you need to be connected to the Internet. - Features · Search for routes by pinning on the map. · In places that can not be searched, add a route manually. · Check the place you are on the map by icon. · Correspond to undo and redo per pin. · Save the course with thumbnail map by capture button. · Registration of various courses to the course library. · List of thumbnail maps in the course library. · Continuous zoom display of thumbnail map. · Distance units can be switched between meters and yards. - How to Enter a Course Tap on the map to set up pins and decide the route in order. In the place where roads exists, switch to the [Route Search] mode and set the pin so that the desired route is displayed. Set up the pin frequently in places where there are likely to be multiple routes. Then you will find the route you want. It is very effective to set up a pin around a corner. If you want to set up a pin in a place where there are no roads, switch to the [Linear Route] mode first. - Trouble Shooting (1) When the message “Directions Not Available” is displayed The Location Service is temporarily unavailable. In this case, let's go back to the course library. Please restart the search after a while. Once you terminate the app, the service will recover. - Automatic tracking You can switch to the automatic tracking mode by tapping the icon showing the current location. In this mode, the current location is always displayed in the center of the map. Tap the icon again to cancel the mode.
WordClock Widget
This app transforms your iPhone into an elegant word clock, displaying time in natural language with beautiful typography. It offers over 20 languages, customizable themes, and home screen widgets, including StandBy mode support.
- Word-based time display
- 20+ language support
- Customizable themes
- Home screen widgets
- StandBy mode compatibility
- Real-time updates
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Turn your iPhone into an elegant word clock that displays time in beautiful typography. See the current time expressed in natural language, right on your home screen. BEAUTIFUL TYPOGRAPHY Word Clock transforms the way you see time. Instead of traditional digits, time is displayed as elegant words arranged in a grid. Each minute, the display updates to show the current time in a visually stunning way. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Choose from 20+ languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and more. Each language has its own unique way of expressing time, making Word Clock perfect for language learners and multilingual users. CUSTOMIZABLE THEMES Personalize your clock with beautiful themes. Choose from light, dark, neon, and color-themed options. Each theme features carefully selected colors that make the active words pop while keeping inactive words subtle. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Keep time visible at all times with beautiful home screen widgets. Available in small and large sizes, Word Clock widgets update automatically and blend seamlessly with your home screen design. STAND BY MODE Perfect for nightstand use, Word Clock supports StandBy mode on iPhone. Display time elegantly while your phone charges, creating a beautiful ambient clock for your bedroom. KEY FEATURES • Word-based time display in elegant typography • Support for 20+ languages • Multiple beautiful themes • Home screen widgets (small and large) • StandBy mode support • Real-time updates every minute • Clean, minimalist interface • No ads, no subscriptions PRIVACY FIRST Word Clock doesn't collect any data. Everything runs locally on your device. No tracking, no analytics, no external servers. Whether you're looking for a unique way to display time, want to practice reading time in different languages, or simply appreciate beautiful design, Word Clock brings elegance to your iPhone. Start experiencing time differently today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Distance Anywhere at 100% against WordClock Widget's 50%. Distance Anywhere also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). WordClock Widget's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 41 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Distance Anywhere costs $0.99 and WordClock Widget $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Distance Anywhere ships an update every 41 months, WordClock Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Distance Anywhere | WordClock Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masanori Katsuta | Tobias Weissert |
Customer experience
Distance Anywhere
WordClock Widget
In-app purchases
Distance Anywhere
No in-app purchases
WordClock Widget
No in-app purchases
Questions
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