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

The clearest difference is monetization model: Clock Widget with Seconds Live at free with in-app purchases against Icon, Widgets & Themes's subscription. Clock Widget with Seconds Live also leads on ads (none vs shown). Icon, Widgets & Themes's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 24%) and ratings volume (12K vs 44). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon, Widgets & Themes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for Icon, Widgets & Themes against 4.4 for Clock Widget with Seconds Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon, Widgets & Themes has 12K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Icon, Widgets & Themes's written reviews are positive against 24% of Clock Widget with Seconds Live's.

Icon, Widgets & Themes ships an update fortnightly, Clock Widget with Seconds Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon, Widgets & Themes | Clock Widget with Seconds Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-widgets-and-themes/id1539905300/reviews) | **[4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-with-seconds-live/id1560484096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 240 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470445840) | [Barys Bandarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534720809) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon, Widgets & Themes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-widgets-and-themes/id1539905300)

Personalize your phone's home screen with a vast collection of custom icons, wallpapers, and widgets. Transform your device's aesthetic with pre-designed themes or create your own unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Hand-made icons, Wallpapers, Widgets, Pre-designed themes, Multiple icon styles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Lite Weekly 9 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly 19 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Normal | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Customizable home screen
- 💻 Works on older devices
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🙅‍♀️ No free option
- 🤦‍♀️ Forced to pay for premium
- 🤑 Outrageous pricing
- 🤖 Overwhelming ads

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free wallpapers and icons
- More free customization options
- Ability to create custom icons


### 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 Icon, Widgets & Themes free?

Icon, Widgets & Themes 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, Icon, Widgets & Themes or Clock Widget with Seconds Live?

Clock Widget with Seconds Live is rated higher. Icon, Widgets & Themes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Clock Widget with Seconds Live averages 4.4 from 44 ratings.

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

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

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

Icon, Widgets & Themes ships an update fortnightly, and Clock Widget with Seconds Live monthly. Most recently, Icon, Widgets & Themes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Clock Widget with Seconds Live on November 3, 2026.

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