TimeGlance vs Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeGlance
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.
- 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
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If the app does not show on your Watch after purchase please go to App Store on your watch (not phone) - scroll to bottom - Account - Purchased - and download from here. This app provides a digital time complication for all complication types on any watch face. - Updates every minute, always showing correct time - All complications and watch faces supported - Standalone watch app, all features can be used without your phone - Choose between 24 hour, 12 hour (AM/PM), or military time - Choose from 8 date formats from simple short ones to full dates, or hide the date. - Actual date format and language is localized to the region and language settings of your device - Time zone selection. Any ±24h offset from UTC or local time. - Set text color of complication (only works for multicolor watch faces) - Switch lines of time and date
Time
This app provides a discreet and clear way to display the time on your watch face. It features an hourly progress bar for scheduling and is designed for easy visibility in any corner of the screen. Ideal for minimalist designs and efficient timekeeping.
- Discreet time display in any corner
- 12 or 24-hour format
- Hourly progress bar
- Visible on partial screen access
- Seamless watch face integration
- Prioritizes clarity and simplicity
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Time Made Simple. CornerClock is your go-to solution for clear, unobtrusive timekeeping on your watch face. Perfectly positioned in any corner, it offers instant access to the time without disrupting your watch's design. Ideal for those who prefer a minimalist look or want to maximize efficiency. - Instant time-check in 12 or 24-hour display - Hourly progress bar keeps you on schedule, ideal for timing meetings or workouts - Designed to be visible even when only a portion of your screen is accessible - Seamlessly integrates with all corner slots on compatible watch faces - Prioritizes clarity and simplicity for quick time reference Whether you're navigating busy schedules, bundling up for cold weather, or seeking a more functional watch interface, CornerClock ensures you stay on top of time with ease, one corner at a time.
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Time at Free against TimeGlance's $0.99. Time also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). TimeGlance's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (106 vs 3). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Time is free to download; TimeGlance costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeGlance has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of TimeGlance's written reviews are positive against 67% of Time's.
TimeGlance ships an update every 2 days, Time every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeGlance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (106 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andras Solyom | KERNTRONICS LLC |
Customer experience
TimeGlance
Time
Bugs and requests
TimeGlance
Reported bugs
3 issues- Time getting stuck or showing incorrect time
- Complication disappearing after watch reset
- Issues with reinstalling the app
Requested features
4 requests- Option to hide time and show only date
- Ability to adjust font size
- More color customization options
- Support for multiple time zones
Time
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TimeGlance
No in-app purchases
Time
No in-app purchases
