# TimeGlance vs World Clock

The clearest difference is price: World Clock at Free against TimeGlance's $0.99. World Clock also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7). TimeGlance's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (106 vs 8). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

World Clock is free to download; TimeGlance costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

World Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeGlance has 106 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TimeGlance ships an update every 2 days, World Clock every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeGlance | World Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeglance-complication/id1531068181/reviews) | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock/id1584215960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andras Solyom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517401242) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeGlance

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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


### World Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock/id1584215960)

Easily check the current time, sunrise, and sunset in multiple cities worldwide. Compare time zones and add complications to your watch face for quick access.

**Highlights:** Global time checking, Sunrise and sunset times, Customizable city lists, Watch face complications, Time zone comparison

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeGlance free?

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

### Is World Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeGlance or World Clock?

World Clock is rated higher. TimeGlance averages 3.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while World Clock averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do TimeGlance or World Clock have ads?

Neither TimeGlance nor World Clock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeGlance or World Clock?

TimeGlance ships an update every 2 days, and World Clock every 6 months. Most recently, TimeGlance was updated on October 14, 2026 and World Clock on September 18, 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.*