# Currency vs World Clock Time Zone Widgets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Currency at 78K against World Clock Time Zone Widgets's 22K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Currency sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and World Clock Time Zone Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Currency against 4.7 for World Clock Time Zone Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Currency's written reviews are positive against 77% of World Clock Time Zone Widgets's.

Currency ships an update monthly, World Clock Time Zone Widgets every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Currency | World Clock Time Zone Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/currency/id284220417/reviews)** | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-zone-widgets/id956377119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 77.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | #188 |
| Size | 65 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Grossman](https://appshunter.io/developer/284220420) | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) |

## What reviewers say

### Currency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/currency/id284220417)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app offers an offline currency converter with up-to-date exchange rates for over 160 currencies. It's ideal for travelers needing to convert money abroad without an internet connection. An optional upgrade removes ads and unlocks all features.

**Highlights:** Offline currency conversion, 160+ currencies supported, Up-to-date exchange rates, Travel abroad companion, Ad-free option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Currency+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Currency Pro | Free | one-time |
| Currency Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Offline currency conversion
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to customize currency list
- 👍 Useful for frequent travelers
- 👍 Accurate and up-to-date exchange rates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app freezes or crashes
- 🐛 Saved currencies reset after updates
- 💰 Subscription model for premium features
- 🔍 Inaccurate or misleading exchange rates

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when opening
- Currencies reset to default after updates
- Widget display issues

**Requested features**

- Historical currency rate trends
- Ability to manually input exchange rates
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Dark mode option


### World Clock Time Zone Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-zone-widgets/id956377119)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Easily track the time in multiple cities worldwide with customizable analog or digital clock widgets. Get instant access to local times from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Dynamic Island. Includes a conversion tool for comparing times and managing schedules across different zones.

**Highlights:** Analog and digital clock displays, Search and manage 10,000+ cities, Customizable city names, Home, Lock Screen, and Dynamic Island widgets, Live Activities support, Time zone conversion tool, Sunrise/sunset and moon phase information

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| World Clock Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate time display
- 🌍 Helpful for tracking multiple time zones
- 💡 Customizable widgets
- 👍 Simple and clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues (not updating, displaying incorrect time)
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Widget drains battery
- 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating correctly
- App crashing when adding/editing locations
- Incorrect time zone offsets for some locations

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for widgets
- Improve widget reliability and update speed
- Integrate with Apple Watch
- Add ability to calculate time differences between locations
- Provide a smaller widget size option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Currency free?

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

### Is World Clock Time Zone Widgets free?

World Clock Time Zone Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Currency or World Clock Time Zone Widgets?

Currency is rated higher. Currency averages 4.8 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while World Clock Time Zone Widgets averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.

### Do Currency or World Clock Time Zone Widgets have ads?

Both Currency and World Clock Time Zone Widgets show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Currency or World Clock Time Zone Widgets?

Currency ships an update monthly, and World Clock Time Zone Widgets every 3 weeks. Most recently, Currency was updated on September 30, 2026 and World Clock Time Zone Widgets on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Currency or World Clock Time Zone Widgets?

Currency currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and World Clock Time Zone Widgets at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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