# Timedash Widgets vs Hands Time

Timedash Widgets and Hands Time both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Hands Time's written reviews are positive against 58% of Timedash Widgets's. Timedash Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timedash Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hands Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Timedash Widgets against 4.5 for Hands Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Timedash Widgets's written reviews are positive against 67% of Hands Time's.

Timedash Widgets ships an update fortnightly, Hands Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timedash Widgets | Hands Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timedash-widgets/id1545124317/reviews) | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-time-minimalist-widget/id6462440720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545124319) | [yuhang lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703051763) |

## What reviewers say

### Timedash Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timedash-widgets/id1545124317)

Display your vital daily information in a single, customizable widget. Combine time, date, calendar, weather, steps, and more with beautiful designs. Tailor functionality and colors to your exact style and needs.

**Highlights:** All-in-one widget display, Customizable design and colors, Time, date, calendar, weather, steps, Pre-made and custom widget creation, Integration with Apple Health, Location-based weather data

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timedash Widgets Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Timedash Widgets Pro Yearly | $15.99 | per year |
| Timedash Widgets Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Hands Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-time-minimalist-widget/id6462440720)

Customize your device's home screen with unique, minimalist time widgets. Choose from various themes and styles, add personal photos or colors, and enjoy fluidly animated clock hands. Offers light and dark modes, 12/24 hour formats, and real-time weather updates.

**Highlights:** 7 Themes, 10+ Styles, Customizable backgrounds with photos/colors, Ad-free minimalist design, Animated clock hands, Light and Dark modes, Real-time local weather

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Premium Passport Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hands Time Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timedash Widgets free?

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

### Is Hands Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timedash Widgets or Hands Time?

Hands Time is rated higher. Timedash Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Hands Time averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Timedash Widgets or Hands Time have ads?

Neither Timedash Widgets nor Hands Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timedash Widgets or Hands Time?

Timedash Widgets ships an update fortnightly, and Hands Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timedash Widgets was updated on September 21, 2026 and Hands Time on September 23, 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.*