# How Long Left vs TimeGlance

The clearest difference is price: How Long Left at Free against TimeGlance's $0.99. How Long Left also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). TimeGlance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

How Long Left is free to download; TimeGlance costs $0.99 up front. How Long Left sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TimeGlance asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for How Long Left against 3.7 for TimeGlance. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of How Long Left's written reviews are positive against 63% of TimeGlance's.

How Long Left ships an update every 4 months, TimeGlance every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | How Long Left | TimeGlance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-long-left/id1450603293/reviews)** | [3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeglance-complication/id1531068181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 27 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Kontos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388832965) | [Andras Solyom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517401242) |

## What reviewers say

### How Long Left

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-long-left/id1450603293)

This app helps you visualize the time remaining for your calendar events. It offers a Today Widget, Siri integration, and an Apple Watch app for convenient access. Receive notifications for upcoming events and customize your watch face with countdown complications.

**Highlights:** Countdown calendar events, Today Widget integration, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Time remaining notifications, Apple Watch complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| How Long Left Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Watch Complication | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| How Long Left Pro (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


### TimeGlance

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

**Currently charting:** #91 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 How Long Left free?

How Long Left is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeGlance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, How Long Left or TimeGlance?

How Long Left is rated higher. How Long Left averages 3.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while TimeGlance averages 3.7 from 106 ratings.

### Do How Long Left or TimeGlance have ads?

Neither How Long Left nor TimeGlance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, How Long Left or TimeGlance?

How Long Left ships an update every 4 months, and TimeGlance every 2 days. Most recently, How Long Left was updated on October 14, 2026 and TimeGlance on October 14, 2026.

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