Comparison

17 Clock vs Clock Widget+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

17 Clock

Create unique and personalized clock widgets for your home screen with a powerful editor. Display essential data like calendars, battery levels, and countdowns with fun animations and interactive surprises. Access a variety of styles and practical tools without needing to open the app.

Highlights
  • Customizable clock designs
  • Display calendar and battery
  • Countdown timer functionality
  • Virtual pet feature
  • Home screen widget integration
  • Fun animations
  • Interactive screen surprises
Features
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Make your screen look unique with 17 Clock the most powerful Widget creator ever! Use the awesome editor to create you own designs and display any data you need. Here are its main features: Colorful Styles: It comes with six different clock designs, so you can choose the one you like. Useful Tools: It can show you a calendar, a countdown timer, how much battery is left, and even a virtual pet. It's not just pretty; it's practical too! Home Screen Widget: Once you add it to your home screen, you don't need to open the app. It's ready to use when you charge your device. Fun Animations: It has cool moving effects that make you feel the passing of time. Surprises: You can tap the screen to find hidden surprises. 17 Clock has the following subscriptions: $4.99/ week, $17.99 / year. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after purchase. Subscription automatically renews 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Subscription types and prices remain the same. If you do not want to automatically renew your subscription, be sure to cancel your subscription at least 24-hours before it expires. After purchase, you can manually turn off auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID Settings Manager. Term of use: https://dv7r5pxeq7iaa.cloudfront.net/standby_clock_term.html Privacy Policy : https://dv7r5pxeq7iaa.cloudfront.net/standby_clock_privacy.html

About

Clock Widget+

Transform your home screen with customizable clock widgets. Choose from diverse styles, dynamic themes, and color palettes to match your aesthetic. Add weather, calendars, and photos for a personalized touch.

Highlights
  • 30+ clock face templates
  • 3D weather icons and live complications
  • Digital, analog, calendar, and photo clocks
  • Dynamic and gradient backgrounds
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Timezone support
  • CWF file sharing for designs
Features
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Transform your home screen with the ultimate Clock Widget Gallery app! Easily create stunning, customizable clock widgets in various colors and styles. From sleek minimalist aesthetics to retro and vibrant themes, personalize your device with powerful timepieces, built-in alarms, and timers right at your fingertips. Simple to use, beautifully designed, and deeply customizable—enhance your home screen in seconds! KEY FEATURES: - 30+ face templates including Atmosphere, Aurora, Gradient Fill, Terminal, and more - Built-in Alarm & Timer: quick access directly from your widgets - 3D weather icons and live weather complications - Digital clocks, analog clocks, flip clocks, calendars, and photo faces - Dynamic, minimalist, retro, and gradient backgrounds - Fully customizable fonts, colors, hands, and complication layouts - Timezone & world clock support for tracking multiple locations - CWF file sharing — seamlessly export and import custom clock designs - Liquid Glass design support for modern iOS styling ================================= Payment Payments are not managed directly by Clock Widget+ but through Apple App Store. If you would like a refund for the app PREMIUM version, it should be managed directly through the App Store process provided by Apple (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084). If you purchase Clock Widget+ Premium, the payment will be charged to your iTunes account. If you purchase a weekly, monthly or annual subscription, your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. After a cancellation of the subscription to Clock Widget+ Premium, you will lose access to the content and features that was unlocked by the subscription and are available only for PREMIUM users at the end of the last subscription period. You will earn the condition of free user again, with the same available content that all free users enjoy. ================================= Terms of Service: https://clockwidgetplus.progressiostudio.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://clockwidgetplus.progressiostudio.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

17 Clock4 screens
Clock Widget+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clock Widget+ at 86% against 17 Clock's 25%. Clock Widget+ also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (28 vs 2). 17 Clock's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 17 Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Clock Widget+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clock Widget+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clock Widget+ has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of 17 Clock's written reviews are positive against 86% of Clock Widget+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

17 Clock ships an update daily, Clock Widget+ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
17 Clock versus Clock Widget+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter17 ClockClock Widget+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.2 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings228 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoCloud Technology Co., LimitedPROGRESSIO STUDIO COMPANY LTD

Customer experience

17 Clock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Clock Widget+

All ratings28 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

17 Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

Clock Widget+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is 17 Clock free?
17 Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clock Widget+ free?
Clock Widget+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 17 Clock or Clock Widget+?
Clock Widget+ is rated higher. 17 Clock averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Clock Widget+ averages 4.2 from 28 ratings.
Do 17 Clock or Clock Widget+ have ads?
Neither 17 Clock nor Clock Widget+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 17 Clock or Clock Widget+?
17 Clock ships an update daily, and Clock Widget+ every 4 weeks. Most recently, 17 Clock was updated on October 2, 2026 and Clock Widget+ on September 18, 2026.

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