Comparison

CalCs vs Time

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

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About

CalCs

Enhance your Apple Watch experience with customizable calendar complications. Display dates, events, reminders, and monthly calendars directly on your watch face. Manage your schedule at a glance without needing to open the main app.

Highlights
  • Date display complications
  • Event and reminder display
  • Monthly calendar view
  • Customizable week start day
  • Holiday support
  • Minimal settings
Features
Currently charting
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CalCs (short for "Calendar Complications") is a watchOS-only app that provides various complications related to the calendar. --Important Notes-- The features built into the main body of this app are limited to listing events/reminders & displaying a monthly calendar. All other features are provided through complications & the Smart Stack. ●If you download CalCs from the iPhone App Store, due to synchronization issues between the iPhone & Apple Watch, CalCs may not appear on the Apple Watch. According to Apple's specifications, watchOS-only apps cannot be re-downloaded from the App Store app on the iPhone. Therefore, please use the App Store app "on your Apple Watch" & follow the steps below to re-download it. ・Scroll to the bottom→"Account"→"Purchased"→"CalCs"→re-download ------------------- Key Features ●Supports a variety of complications such as date display, events/reminders display, & monthly calendar display ・Date Display Displays the current date in various formats. ・Event/Reminder Display Displays events/reminders synced with your iPhone. You can choose whether or not to include all-day events. ・Monthly Calendar Display Displays the monthly calendar in various formats. You can choose to start the week on Monday. Supports holidays in some areas. *Holiday data depends on external APIs & may be incomplete. Only Modular Duo supporting models (Series 7+, not SE series) can show a month calendar using 2 large rectangles. Other models can show it in 1, with smaller font. ●In the main app, events/reminders, & the monthly calendar are displayed Tapping the complication opens the app, where you can view the list of events/reminders synced with your iPhone, as well as the monthly calendar. *Only incomplete reminders are displayed. *The app currently does not have functionality to add, edit, or delete events/reminders, nor to mark reminders as complete. ●Minimal Setting Options To avoid complicating settings on the small Apple Watch screen, the settings only allow you to select which calendar/reminder lists to display. *Notes ・The corner complications, circular complications, & large rectangular complications are supported only on Apple Watch Series 4 & later, so CalCs is not guaranteed to work on Series 3 or earlier models. ・Due to the limitations of watchOS complication display updates, complications may not immediately reflect changes when the date changes or after events or reminders are added or edited on the iPhone. ・After placing a complication for the 1st time, it may take some time for it to actually appear. ・If the complication is not updating, try tapping the complication to open CalCs, as this may refresh the data. ・If the complication is not updated even after launching CalCs, the issue may be resolved by 1 of the following methods. Please try them. 1.Restart both your iPhone & Apple Watch. 2.Force restart CalCs ①With CalCs open, press & hold the side button. ②When the screen for emergency call & power off appears, press & hold the Digital Crown. 3.Reinstall CalCs ①Press the Digital Crown to display the app list. ②Press & hold CalCs, then tap the × button to delete it when it appears. ③Launch the App Store app on your Apple Watch. ④Scroll to the bottom→"Account"→"Purchased"→"CalCs"→Re-download. ・If the complication does not update after force quitting & restarting CalCs, try restarting both your iPhone & Apple Watch, as it may resolve the issue. ・If event information is not displayed on the app's main event/reminder list screen or in complications, it may be because full access to the calendar has not been granted. The issue may be resolved by following the steps below to re-enable full access permission to the calendar. Please give it a try. ①Open the "Privacy & Security" section in the iPhone Settings app & tap "Calendars". ②Change CalCs' calendar access to "None", then select "Add Events Only". ③When you open CalCs, you will be prompted to grant full access, so tap "Allow Full Access".

About

Time

This app provides a discreet and clear way to display the time on your watch face. It features an hourly progress bar for scheduling and is designed for easy visibility in any corner of the screen. Ideal for minimalist designs and efficient timekeeping.

Highlights
  • Discreet time display in any corner
  • 12 or 24-hour format
  • Hourly progress bar
  • Visible on partial screen access
  • Seamless watch face integration
  • Prioritizes clarity and simplicity
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Time Made Simple. CornerClock is your go-to solution for clear, unobtrusive timekeeping on your watch face. Perfectly positioned in any corner, it offers instant access to the time without disrupting your watch's design. Ideal for those who prefer a minimalist look or want to maximize efficiency. - Instant time-check in 12 or 24-hour display - Hourly progress bar keeps you on schedule, ideal for timing meetings or workouts - Designed to be visible even when only a portion of your screen is accessible - Seamlessly integrates with all corner slots on compatible watch faces - Prioritizes clarity and simplicity for quick time reference Whether you're navigating busy schedules, bundling up for cold weather, or seeking a more functional watch interface, CornerClock ensures you stay on top of time with ease, one corner at a time.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Time at Free against CalCs's $0.49. Time also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CalCs's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Time is free to download; CalCs costs $0.49 up front. CalCs sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalCs holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalCs ships an update every 5 days, Time every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
CalCs versus Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalCsTime
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkihiro UsuiKERNTRONICS LLC

Customer experience

CalCs

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative23.4%

Time

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CalCs

One-time3
  • Snack-Sized Tip$0.49
  • Coffee-Sized Tip$1.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$3.99
None

Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalCs free?
CalCs costs $0.49, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Time free?
Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CalCs or Time?
CalCs is rated higher. CalCs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Time averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do CalCs or Time have ads?
Neither CalCs nor Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalCs or Time?
CalCs ships an update every 5 days, and Time every 2 months. Most recently, CalCs was updated on October 27, 2026 and Time on October 24, 2026.

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