# WatchTheTime vs Digital Time

The clearest difference is rating: WatchTheTime at 3.6 against Digital Time's 3.0. WatchTheTime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (57% vs 36%). Digital Time's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WatchTheTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

WatchTheTime holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of WatchTheTime's written reviews are positive against 36% of Digital Time's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchTheTime | Digital Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchthetime-custom-watchface/id1449385366/reviews)** | [3.0 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-time-complication/id1559406042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Dama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449385365) | [Joseph Peplowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082907264) |

## 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


### Digital Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-time-complication/id1559406042)

Display the current digital time directly on analog watch faces. This app enhances glanceability for users who prefer analog aesthetics but need quick access to precise time information. Customize time and date formats to suit your preferences.

**Highlights:** Digital time on analog faces, Customizable time formats, Customizable date formats, Available on all non-digital watch faces, Enhances glanceability

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar 5 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for analog faces
- 👍 Useful complication
- 👍 Works as advertised (sometimes)
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Good for 24-hour format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Time doesn't update
- 🐛 Stops updating regularly
- 🐛 Freezes after sleep mode
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Useless when not syncing

**Reported bugs**

- Time stops updating
- Time freezes after sleep mode
- Complication stuck at a particular time
- Time does not refresh
- App does not download or start working

**Requested features**

- Larger time display option
- Ability to change language of days/months
- Fix 24-hour format display (leading zero)
- Color matching for aesthetic bars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchTheTime free?

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

### Is Digital Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WatchTheTime or Digital Time?

WatchTheTime is rated higher. WatchTheTime averages 3.6 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Digital Time averages 3.0 from 70 ratings.

### Do WatchTheTime or Digital Time have ads?

WatchTheTime shows ads; Digital Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, WatchTheTime or Digital Time?

WatchTheTime ships an update every 2 weeks, and Digital Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, WatchTheTime was updated on June 9, 2026 and Digital Time on September 18, 2026.

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