# TimeGlance vs ResearchCalc

The clearest difference is price: ResearchCalc at Free against TimeGlance's $0.99. TimeGlance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ResearchCalc is free to download; TimeGlance costs $0.99 up front. ResearchCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimeGlance asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeGlance ships an update every 2 days, ResearchCalc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeGlance | ResearchCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeglance-complication/id1531068181/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **106** | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andras Solyom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517401242) | [Akira Sugiyama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896605311) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeGlance

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

**Currently charting:** #52 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


### ResearchCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/researchcalc/id6768794176)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeGlance free?

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

### Is ResearchCalc free?

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

### Do TimeGlance or ResearchCalc have ads?

ResearchCalc shows ads; TimeGlance does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeGlance or ResearchCalc?

TimeGlance ships an update every 2 days, and ResearchCalc every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeGlance was updated on October 19, 2026 and ResearchCalc on October 8, 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.*