DynamicClock vs Widgets for Dynamic Island
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DynamicClock
Enhance your device's display with a professional second counter designed for dynamic island integration. Customize the appearance with various colors and styles, and benefit from audio alerts to stay aware of time changes. It also offers time source calibration for accurate timekeeping.
- Second display for precise time
- Time source calibration
- Customizable second colors
- Adjustable time styles
- Sound reminders
Read full descriptionHide full description
为灵动岛设计的专业秒钟： * 支持秒显示，在分钟之外，精准掌控秒； * 时间源切换功能，无论你系统时间怎么调，误差大或者小，选中北京时间，我都能校准，给你一个精准的底气； * 秒钟颜色配置，五彩斑斓的色值，总有一款满意 * 时间样式设置，秒左：对齐系统时分，和谐一体；秒右：常规显示 * 声音提醒，解放双眼，声音感受时间变化 更多功能，敬请期待!
Widgets for Dynamic Island
Create custom Live Activities for your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Display glanceable information with customizable styles and themes, including health data, device status, and weather. Some features require a Pro subscription.
- Custom Live Activity creation
- Lock screen and Dynamic Island display
- Customizable styles and themes
- HealthKit integration for health data
- Picture in Picture support
- Variety of module options (Health, Device, Weather)
Read full descriptionHide full description
ActivityBuilder is the perfect app to create your own custom Live Activities that can be displayed on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Live Activities are perfect glanceable widgets to view information quickly. These widgets are also customizable, you can change the style and theme of them. ActivityBuilder takes full advantage of the latest iOS features and tech to provide you with unique features on your lock screen and Dynamic Island Choose from a variety of different modules such as Health, Device, Weather and more to customize and start a Live Activity which is displayed on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. You can also view some activities in Picture in Picture! There are plenty of options to choose from and we are adding more regularly. Download ActivityBuilder now to try out the awesome new experience to customize your device. ActivityBuilder uses HealthKit and integrates with the Apple Health app to display your health data such as steps, active energy, exercise minutes, and more. Some features may require ActivityBuilder Pro. Pricing (USD): - Monthly: $1.49 per month - Yearly: $11.99 per year - Lifetime: $29.99 one time Contact: https://innovativedigitaltechnologies.software/ActivityBuilder Privacy Policy: https://innovativedigitaltechnologies.software/ActivityBuilder/privacypolicy Terms & Conditions: https://innovativedigitaltechnologies.software/ActivityBuilder/terms Dynamic Island is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DynamicClock at 5.0 against Widgets for Dynamic Island's 4.4. DynamicClock also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). Widgets for Dynamic Island's advantage is ratings volume (290 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DynamicClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widgets for Dynamic Island sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DynamicClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets for Dynamic Island has 290 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DynamicClock ships an update every 5 weeks, Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DynamicClock | Widgets for Dynamic Island |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.4 (290 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 290 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文雪 程 | INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED |
Customer experience
DynamicClock
Widgets for Dynamic Island
Bugs and requests
DynamicClock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Widgets for Dynamic Island
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues after app updates
- Weather widget not refreshing automatically
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add more free widgets
- Improve weather widget functionality
- Allow customization of text/icons in dynamic island
- Implement a trial period or one-time purchase option
In-app purchases
DynamicClock
- RemoveAds$1.99
Widgets for Dynamic Island
- ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
- ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime$59.99
Questions
Is DynamicClock free?
Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?
Which has better reviews, DynamicClock or Widgets for Dynamic Island?
Do DynamicClock or Widgets for Dynamic Island have ads?
Which is updated more often, DynamicClock or Widgets for Dynamic Island?
Other comparisons
