# Connected Modular vs Watchly

The clearest difference is rating: Watchly at 3.8 against Connected Modular's 1.6. Watchly also leads on ratings volume (162 vs 14). Connected Modular's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watchly sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Connected Modular asks for nothing beyond the download.

Watchly holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watchly has 162 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 4% and 4% positive.

Connected Modular ships an update every 5 weeks, Watchly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connected Modular | Watchly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-modular/id1299099477/reviews) | **[3.8 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchly-luxury-watch-faces/id6480057626/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **162** |
| Positive reviews | 3.5% of reviews | **4.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 247 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [TAG Heuer Professional Timing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287174728) | [Codehatten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886544954) |

## What reviewers say

### Connected Modular

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected-modular/id1299099477)

Enhance your TAG Heuer Connected watch by browsing a curated collection of authentic watch faces. Become a master watchmaker and design your own custom watch faces with intricate details or upload a photo to create a personalized timepiece.

**Highlights:** Browse authentic watch faces, Create custom watch faces, TAG Heuer Studio design tool, Upload photos for watch faces, Personalize watch details

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Watchly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchly-luxury-watch-faces/id6480057626)

Personalize your Apple Watch with a vast collection of luxury watch faces. Choose from classic analog to modern digital designs, with options for customization and matching wallpapers. Enjoy free designs or unlock premium collections with weekly updates.

**Highlights:** Extensive watch face collection, Matching wallpapers and widgets, Customizable designs, Free and premium options, Weekly updates, Seamless setup

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly 3 Days Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Access Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Watch Face Gallery | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Liked the designs
- 👍 Enjoyed using a couple faces

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working after update
- 🐛 App bugs out and won't open
- 🐛 Watch faces disappear after a few seconds
- 🐛 Double charging for one-time fee
- 🐛 Paid for pro version, advertised faces not available

**Reported bugs**

- Error message to update app due to bad URL
- App says there is an update but no update available
- Watch faces disappear after a few seconds
- Double charge for one-time fee
- Advertised watch faces not available after purchase

**Requested features**

- More watch faces available for Series 9
- More customization options with complications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connected Modular free?

Connected Modular is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Watchly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connected Modular or Watchly?

Watchly is rated higher. Connected Modular averages 1.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Watchly averages 3.8 from 162 ratings.

### Do Connected Modular or Watchly have ads?

Neither Connected Modular nor Watchly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connected Modular or Watchly?

Connected Modular ships an update every 5 weeks, and Watchly every 3 weeks. Most recently, Connected Modular was updated on November 4, 2026 and Watchly on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*