# Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers vs Clock Widget with Seconds Live

The clearest difference is ads: Clock Widget with Seconds Live at none against Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's shown. Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 44). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Clock Widget with Seconds Live sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers against 4.4 for Clock Widget with Seconds Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers has 4.1K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's written reviews are positive against 24% of Clock Widget with Seconds Live's.

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers ships an update every 5 days, Clock Widget with Seconds Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers | Clock Widget with Seconds Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-themes-and-wallpapers/id1532739922/reviews)** | [4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-with-seconds-live/id1560484096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Katin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526957613) | [Barys Bandarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534720809) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-themes-and-wallpapers/id1532739922)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with a wide variety of pre-made widgets, themes, and wallpapers. Quickly apply unique looks to your device and access important information at a glance without the hassle of creating your own designs.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Pre-made themes, Wallpaper options, Icon customization, Quick and easy application, At-a-glance information display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Royal Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Stylish Widgets and Themes | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Royal Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Royal Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good organization
- 😊 Positive overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free options
- 🔒 Security concerns with configuration profiles
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Buggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working as expected
- Redirects to browser unexpectedly
- Inconsistent theme downloads
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free themes and widgets
- Improved accessibility options
- Search functionality
- Customizable font sizes
- Country/sports-themed options


### Clock Widget with Seconds Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-with-seconds-live/id1560484096)

Enhance your device's home screen and standby mode with a wide array of stylish and realistic clock widgets. Choose from diverse designs like flip clocks and Nixie tubes, and customize time zones for global connectivity. Unlock premium features for an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Home screen and standby widgets, Full-screen clock mode, Customizable time zones, Variety of clock styles (Flip, Digital, Nixie), Calendar integration, Realistic clock designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing UI design
- 👁️ Large, easy-to-read lettering
- 🎨 Multiple clock face options available
- 📅 Displays date and day of week
- ⚙️ Customizable widget backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget freezes and stops updating time
- ⏰ Time display lags behind actual time
- 🔄 Requires manual refresh to show current time
- 🎨 Background changes don't apply to widget
- 💰 Expensive pricing ($9.99-$18 for basic features)

**Reported bugs**

- Widget freezes periodically and stops updating
- Time doesn't update unless app is opened
- Widget displays incorrect or delayed time
- Background customization doesn't persist on widget
- Widget won't appear on home screen

**Requested features**

- Add seconds display to home screen widget
- Time zone selection and support
- Ability to use custom photos as backgrounds
- Font and color customization options
- Analog clock face options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers free?

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clock Widget with Seconds Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers or Clock Widget with Seconds Live?

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers is rated higher. Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Clock Widget with Seconds Live averages 4.4 from 44 ratings.

### Do Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers or Clock Widget with Seconds Live have ads?

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers shows ads; Clock Widget with Seconds Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers or Clock Widget with Seconds Live?

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers ships an update every 5 days, and Clock Widget with Seconds Live monthly. Most recently, Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers was updated on October 25, 2026 and Clock Widget with Seconds Live on October 24, 2026.

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