# Hands Time vs Wallmix

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hands Time at 71% against Wallmix's 21%. Hands Time also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Wallmix's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hands Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wallmix sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hands Time holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Hands Time's written reviews are positive against 21% of Wallmix's.

Hands Time ships an update every 2 weeks, Wallmix every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hands Time | Wallmix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-time-minimalist-widget/id6462440720/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallmix-wallpapers-and-widgets/id6813792567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yuhang lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703051763) | [Timur Smailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813792569) |

## What reviewers say

### Hands Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-time-minimalist-widget/id6462440720)

Customize your device's home screen with unique, minimalist time widgets. Choose from various themes and styles, add personal photos or colors, and enjoy fluidly animated clock hands. Offers light and dark modes, 12/24 hour formats, and real-time weather updates.

**Highlights:** 7 Themes, 10+ Styles, Customizable backgrounds with photos/colors, Ad-free minimalist design, Animated clock hands, Light and Dark modes, Real-time local weather

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Premium Passport Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hands Time Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Wallmix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallmix-wallpapers-and-widgets/id6813792567)

Discover and download high-quality static, dual, 3D, and live wallpapers for your iPhone. Preview designs, save favorites, and browse new additions. Unlock premium content with a subscription or watch rewarded ads for free downloads.

**Highlights:** Static, Dual, 3D, and Live wallpapers, Full-screen previews, Search and category filters, Favorites and download history, Regularly updated collection, PRO version for premium content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallmix PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Wallmix PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hands Time free?

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

### Is Wallmix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hands Time or Wallmix?

Hands Time is rated higher. Hands Time averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Wallmix averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hands Time or Wallmix have ads?

Wallmix shows ads; Hands Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hands Time or Wallmix?

Hands Time ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wallmix every 2 days. Most recently, Hands Time was updated on November 11, 2026 and Wallmix on November 11, 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.*