# TimeDeck vs Clock Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Clock Widget at 4.6 against TimeDeck's 4.0. Clock Widget also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). TimeDeck's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Clock Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 49 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 57% positive.

TimeDeck ships an update monthly, Clock Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeDeck | Clock Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timedeck/id1525031563/reviews) | **[4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-ultra-hd-time/id6479944667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **57.5% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 2 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Caleb Panza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518151975) | [旭 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/509045850) |

## 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


### Clock Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-ultra-hd-time/id6479944667)

Enhance your home screen with customizable clock widgets. Display current time, countdowns to special events, and a monthly calendar. Personalize backgrounds with photos, choose text colors, and add motivational quotes for a stylish and functional display.

**Highlights:** Flip clock display, Event countdowns, Monthly calendar view, Custom photo backgrounds, Adjustable text colors, Inspirational quotes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeDeck free?

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

### Is Clock Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeDeck or Clock Widget?

Clock Widget is rated higher. TimeDeck averages 4.0 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Clock Widget averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

### Do TimeDeck or Clock Widget have ads?

Clock Widget shows ads; TimeDeck does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeDeck or Clock Widget?

TimeDeck ships an update monthly, and Clock Widget fortnightly. Most recently, TimeDeck was updated on October 15, 2026 and Clock Widget on October 12, 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.*