# WatchTheTime vs TimeGlance

The clearest difference is price: WatchTheTime at Free against TimeGlance's $0.99. WatchTheTime also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). TimeGlance's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WatchTheTime is free to download; TimeGlance costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for WatchTheTime against 3.7 for TimeGlance. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of WatchTheTime's written reviews are positive against 63% of TimeGlance's.

WatchTheTime ships an update every 2 weeks, TimeGlance every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchTheTime | TimeGlance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchthetime-custom-watchface/id1449385366/reviews) | **[3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeglance-complication/id1531068181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 22 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Dama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449385365) | [Andras Solyom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517401242) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchTheTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchthetime-custom-watchface/id1449385366)

Customize your Apple Watch with a variety of digital time and date complications. Personalize colors, formats, and even offsets to create a unique watch face. Supports multiple complications and all Apple Watch styles.

**Highlights:** Digital time and date complications, AM/PM toggle, Color customization, Custom date formats, Multiple complications, 24-hour format support, Time/date offset

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimeGlance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeglance-complication/id1531068181)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app adds a digital time complication to any watch face, updating every minute with the correct time. It supports all complication types and watch faces, offering customization for time format, date display, and time zones. The app functions independently of your phone.

**Highlights:** Digital time complication for any watch face, Updates every minute, Supports all complication types, Standalone watch app, Customizable time formats (24h, 12h, military), Multiple date formats or hide date, Time zone selection

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful complication
- 🚀 Works seamlessly
- 💡 Customizable options
- 👍 Simple and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Time not updating consistently
- 🐛 Complication not showing up
- 🐛 Unreliable sync
- 🔍 Small font size

**Reported bugs**

- Time getting stuck or showing incorrect time
- Complication disappearing after watch reset
- Issues with reinstalling the app

**Requested features**

- Option to hide time and show only date
- Ability to adjust font size
- More color customization options
- Support for multiple time zones


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchTheTime free?

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

### Is TimeGlance free?

TimeGlance costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WatchTheTime or TimeGlance?

TimeGlance is rated higher. WatchTheTime averages 3.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while TimeGlance averages 3.7 from 106 ratings.

### Do WatchTheTime or TimeGlance have ads?

WatchTheTime shows ads; TimeGlance does not.

### Which is updated more often, WatchTheTime or TimeGlance?

WatchTheTime ships an update every 2 weeks, and TimeGlance every 2 days. Most recently, WatchTheTime was updated on October 23, 2026 and TimeGlance on October 23, 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.*