# Digital Time vs Time

The clearest difference is rating: Time at 5.0 against Digital Time's 3.0. Time also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (67% vs 36%). Digital Time's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Digital Time has 70 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Digital Time's written reviews are positive against 67% of Time's.

Digital Time ships an update every 2 weeks, Time every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digital Time | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-time-complication/id1559406042/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-corner-clock/id6720755644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Peplowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082907264) | [KERNTRONICS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304798567) |

## What reviewers say

### Digital Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-time-complication/id1559406042)

Display the current digital time directly on analog watch faces. This app enhances glanceability for users who prefer analog aesthetics but need quick access to precise time information. Customize time and date formats to suit your preferences.

**Highlights:** Digital time on analog faces, Customizable time formats, Customizable date formats, Available on all non-digital watch faces, Enhances glanceability

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar 5 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for analog faces
- 👍 Useful complication
- 👍 Works as advertised (sometimes)
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Good for 24-hour format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Time doesn't update
- 🐛 Stops updating regularly
- 🐛 Freezes after sleep mode
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Useless when not syncing

**Reported bugs**

- Time stops updating
- Time freezes after sleep mode
- Complication stuck at a particular time
- Time does not refresh
- App does not download or start working

**Requested features**

- Larger time display option
- Ability to change language of days/months
- Fix 24-hour format display (leading zero)
- Color matching for aesthetic bars


### Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-corner-clock/id6720755644)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digital Time free?

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

### Is Time free?

Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Digital Time or Time?

Time is rated higher. Digital Time averages 3.0 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Time averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Digital Time or Time have ads?

Neither Digital Time nor Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Digital Time or Time?

Digital Time ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time every 2 months. Most recently, Digital Time was updated on September 18, 2026 and Time on July 8, 2026.

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