# DynamicClock vs Widgets for Dynamic Island

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DynamicClock | Widgets for Dynamic Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamicclock-floatclock/id1644637363/reviews)** | [4.4 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **290** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文雪 程](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533529523) | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) |

## What reviewers say

### DynamicClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamicclock-floatclock/id1644637363)

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.

**Highlights:** Second display for precise time, Time source calibration, Customizable second colors, Adjustable time styles, Sound reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $1.99 | one-time |


### Widgets for Dynamic Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient live activities
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Customization features
- 🔥 Dynamic island integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues after app updates
- Weather widget not refreshing automatically
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DynamicClock free?

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

### Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?

Widgets for Dynamic Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DynamicClock or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

DynamicClock is rated higher. DynamicClock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Widgets for Dynamic Island averages 4.4 from 290 ratings.

### Do DynamicClock or Widgets for Dynamic Island have ads?

Both DynamicClock and Widgets for Dynamic Island show ads.

### Which is updated more often, DynamicClock or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

DynamicClock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. Most recently, DynamicClock was updated on September 23, 2026 and Widgets for Dynamic Island on October 5, 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.*