# TimeDeck vs Smart Color Widgets and Clock

The clearest difference is ads: TimeDeck at none against Smart Color Widgets and Clock's shown. TimeDeck also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 21). Smart Color Widgets and Clock's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Smart Color Widgets and Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of TimeDeck's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart Color Widgets and Clock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TimeDeck ships an update monthly, Smart Color Widgets and Clock every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeDeck | Smart Color Widgets and Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timedeck/id1525031563/reviews) | **[4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-color-widgets-and-clock/id1533408192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **57.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caleb Panza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518151975) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timedeck/id1525031563)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Crisp High Five | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Cup of Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Bigger Cup of Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Family Dinner | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean and simple design
- 👍 Does exactly what it says
- 🤩 Beautiful aesthetic
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful for tracking multiple time zones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget freezes randomly
- ❌ App doesn't work for some users
- 🚫 No actual widget available for some
- 🗑️ Abandoned app
- 💸 Wasted money on paid features

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Set background color option
- AM/PM indicator
- Optional sun/moon indicators
- Option to change day/night background
- Ability to set background to own image


### Smart Color Widgets and Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-color-widgets-and-clock/id1533408192)

Personalize your iPhone home screen and Lock Screen with customizable widgets. Choose from hundreds of pre-designed options or create your own with custom backgrounds, colors, and styles. Track your health and steps directly from your screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Hundreds of pre-designed widgets, Health widget integration, Step counter widget, Digital and analog clocks, Battery life widget, Customizable backgrounds and colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Color Widget | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeDeck free?

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

### Is Smart Color Widgets and Clock free?

Smart Color Widgets and Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TimeDeck or Smart Color Widgets and Clock?

Smart Color Widgets and Clock is rated higher. TimeDeck averages 4.0 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Smart Color Widgets and Clock averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.

### Do TimeDeck or Smart Color Widgets and Clock have ads?

Smart Color Widgets and Clock shows ads; TimeDeck does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeDeck or Smart Color Widgets and Clock?

TimeDeck ships an update monthly, and Smart Color Widgets and Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, TimeDeck was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart Color Widgets and Clock on November 3, 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.*