Comparison

World Clock vs TimeDeck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

World Clock

Effortlessly track multiple time zones, convert times, and explore city details including weather and points of interest. Access crucial information directly from your lock screen with customizable widgets.

Highlights
  • Track local time in multiple cities
  • Automatic daylight saving time updates
  • Effortless time zone conversion
  • Lock screen widgets for quick access
  • Detailed city information (weather, photos)
  • Discover points of interest (POIs)
  • User-friendly city search
Features
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Discover the world's timezones with World Clock Welcome to World Clock, the must-have iOS app for effortlessly managing timezones, tracking weather, and exploring points of interest in your favorite cities worldwide - It's the perfect companion for frequent travelers, remote workers, business workers, or anyone who needs to keep track of multiple time zones. Home - Track Time in Your Favorite Cities • Displays the local time for added cities • Automatically updates for daylight savings time Conversion - Effortlessly Convert Time Zones • Simple time zone conversion, e.g., PST to EST, CST to ET • Find out what's the time in Europe, or time in Asia, for any hour of the day, with a simple tap! Widget - Access Local Time from the Lock Screen • See the local time of your favorite cities directly from the lock screen, without having to open the app. • With the widget, you're able to put 2 time clock display on your home screen, to monitor the timezones where the people you love are. Details - Explore Weather, Photos, and More • Detailed city information at your fingertips • Weather forecasts and current conditions • Access to Wikipedia articles and city photos, and share them with your friends or loved ones! Places - Discover Points of Interest (POIs) • Detailed information about city-specific POIs • Explore attractions, landmarks, and more • The perfect tool for travelers: discover new places and activities to do, or plan your travel with ease. Search - Find Your Favorite Cities Discover and add cities effortlessly with our user-friendly search feature. Reviews from Our Satisfied Users Here's what some of our users have to say: • "This app is very easy to use. I love the ad-free version. It doesn't cost much, and it's worth every penny." • "Great app. Added all of the locations I needed to visit on a recent business trip. Helped me keep track of appointment timings in the local time zones." • "Really nice app, looks nice and runs smooth so I bought the ad-free pro version. Just what I was looking for." Stay Connected with World Clock We're always here to help! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our support team at sperolabsdevelopment@gmail.com. Join the World Clock community today and effortlessly manage your favorite cities, convert time zones like a pro, and explore exciting points of interest. Download now and stay connected with the world, one timezone at a time.

About

TimeDeck

Display the current time and date directly on your home screen with this simple widget. Easily track time in different cities and time zones to stay connected globally.

Highlights
  • Home screen widget
  • Displays current time
  • Displays current date
  • World clock functionality
  • Time zone tracking
Features
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It’s a widget that tells time. It’s that simple. Keep track of the time and date with a quick glance at your home screen. Easily connect with others around the world by knowing what time it is in other cities and time zones.

Screenshots

World Clock4 screens
TimeDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TimeDeck at none against World Clock's shown. TimeDeck also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (67 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. World Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeDeck sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeDeck holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeDeck has 67 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of World Clock's written reviews are positive against 57% of TimeDeck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

World Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, TimeDeck monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
World Clock versus TimeDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld ClockTimeDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.0 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews57.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1267 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlessandro SperottiCaleb Panza

Customer experience

World Clock

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

TimeDeck

All ratings67 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

World Clock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TimeDeck

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Cannot get past set time zone
  • Time freezes up randomly
  • Widget freezes and stops showing current time
  • Display is glitchy/unreadable in dark mode
  • UTC time is an hour out in the UK
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  • Widget disappears until app is reopened
  • App crashes when opened
  • No clock shows up on home screen
  • Contact link leads to an error page
  • Text is whited out and faint in dark mode

Requested features

13 requests
  • Set background color option
  • AM/PM indicator
  • Optional sun/moon indicators
  • Option to change day/night background
  • Ability to set background to own image
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  • Text color picker
  • Option to switch between widget sizes
  • Add seconds display
  • Military time (24-hour) format
  • Red sunset option
  • Add weather information
  • Choose cities or rename time zones
  • Option to match stock iOS weather app colors

In-app purchases

1 purchases

World Clock

One-time1
  • World Clock Premium$1.99
5 purchases

TimeDeck

One-time5
  • A Crisp High Five$0.99
  • A Cup of Coffee$2.99
  • A Bigger Cup of Coffee$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Lunch$9.99
  • Family Dinner$19.99

Questions

Is World Clock free?
World Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeDeck free?
TimeDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, World Clock or TimeDeck?
TimeDeck is rated higher. World Clock averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TimeDeck averages 4.0 from 67 ratings.
Do World Clock or TimeDeck have ads?
World Clock shows ads; TimeDeck does not.
Which is updated more often, World Clock or TimeDeck?
World Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimeDeck monthly. Most recently, World Clock was updated on October 24, 2026 and TimeDeck on October 24, 2026.

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