# Clock Widget with Seconds Live vs Simple Clocks

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Clocks at 5.0 against Clock Widget with Seconds Live's 4.5. Simple Clocks also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Clock Widget with Seconds Live's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clock Widget with Seconds Live sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Clocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Widget with Seconds Live has 42 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clock Widget with Seconds Live | Simple Clocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clock-widget-with-seconds-live/id1560484096/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clocks-clock-widgets/id1569539644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barys Bandarenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534720809) | [Joseph Vedda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569539886) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Simple Clocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-clocks-clock-widgets/id1569539644)

Easily add customizable clock widgets to your device. Choose from 76 unique designs, with many available for free. Unlock additional premium widgets with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** 76 clock widgets, 32 free widgets, Pro version with 44 extra widgets, 12 and 24 hour formats, Intuitive UI, Small widget size support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Clocks Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clock Widget with Seconds Live free?

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

### Is Simple Clocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clock Widget with Seconds Live or Simple Clocks?

Simple Clocks is rated higher. Clock Widget with Seconds Live averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Simple Clocks averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Clock Widget with Seconds Live or Simple Clocks have ads?

Neither Clock Widget with Seconds Live nor Simple Clocks shows ads.

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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.*