# Custom Widgets by Clockology vs Image Playground

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Custom Widgets by Clockology at 46% against Image Playground's 0%. Custom Widgets by Clockology also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (2K vs 13). Image Playground's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Custom Widgets by Clockology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Image Playground asks for nothing beyond the download.

Custom Widgets by Clockology holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Custom Widgets by Clockology has 2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Custom Widgets by Clockology's written reviews are positive against 0% of Image Playground's.

Custom Widgets by Clockology ships an update monthly, Image Playground every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Custom Widgets by Clockology | Image Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-widgets-by-clockology/id1575093276/reviews)** | [1.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-playground/id1628240669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **46.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clockology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/384557784) | [Yudai Yamane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607652920) |

## What reviewers say

### Custom Widgets by Clockology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-widgets-by-clockology/id1575093276)

Design and share interactive, personalized watch faces for your Apple Watch. Utilize a powerful editor to create feature-rich faces with custom complications, or explore designs from a global community. Supports Always-On display and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Create custom watch faces, Interactive complications, Always-On display support, Powerful design editor, Browse and import community designs, Share creations globally, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgets+ Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Widgets+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable watch faces
- 🚀 Efficient app performance
- ⌚️ Seamless integration with Apple Watch
- 🌟 Beautiful and creative watch face designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older Apple Watch models
- 🔌 Inconsistent syncing between app and watch
- 🕰 Some watch faces not functioning as expected
- 💰 Subscription-based model may be unappealing to some users
- 🤔 Limited selection of watch faces in the free version

**Reported bugs**

- Watch faces not loading properly on Apple Watch
- Complications not updating as expected
- Crashes or freezes when attempting to sync watch faces
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between watch faces

**Requested features**

- More customization options for watch faces
- Ability to save and share custom watch face designs
- Improved syncing and reliability between app and watch
- Support for older Apple Watch models
- Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription


### Image Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-playground/id1628240669)

This app uses machine learning to predict and apply filters to your images. Future updates will include style transfer and super-resolution features.

**Highlights:** Machine learning image analysis, Apply various filters, Predictive image content, Future style transfer, Future super-resolution

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Widgets by Clockology free?

Custom Widgets by Clockology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Image Playground free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Custom Widgets by Clockology or Image Playground?

Custom Widgets by Clockology is rated higher. Custom Widgets by Clockology averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Image Playground averages 1.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Custom Widgets by Clockology or Image Playground have ads?

Neither Custom Widgets by Clockology nor Image Playground shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Custom Widgets by Clockology or Image Playground?

Custom Widgets by Clockology ships an update monthly, and Image Playground every 5 months. Most recently, Custom Widgets by Clockology was updated on October 30, 2026 and Image Playground on October 30, 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.*
