# Clocks vs Widgetik

The clearest difference is ads: Clocks at none against Widgetik's shown. Clocks also leads on ratings volume (435 vs 63). Widgetik's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widgetik 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 — 4.6 for Clocks against 4.6 for Widgetik. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clocks has 435 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Clocks's written reviews are positive against 86% of Widgetik's.

Clocks ships an update every 3 days, Widgetik every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clocks | Widgetik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocks-a-fun-standby-mode/id6742508073/reviews) | [4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetik-custom-widgets/id6760586460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **435** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Destefanis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798752932) | [ANDREI RUSTI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797920213) |

## What reviewers say

### Clocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocks-a-fun-standby-mode/id6742508073)

Transform your device into a beautiful clock and weather display. Offers customizable clocks, animated backgrounds, and font options for a personalized experience. It's a private, ad-free alternative to standby modes, with optional matching screensavers for macOS.

**Highlights:** Animated backgrounds, Customizable clock variations, Font and color options, Private and ad-free, MacOS screensaver sync, Shortcuts support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clocks Pro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Simple, elegant, and beautiful design
- 🎨 Gorgeous and customizable clocks
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
- 🧠 Feels like an Apple-made app
- 🔥 Stunning animations and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty rearranging or removing clocks
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode option
- ⏱️ Inability to adjust background animation speed

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loop of pop-up ads when trying to use the app

**Requested features**

- Timer with start/stop functionality
- Numbered screen savers for easier selection
- Widget support


### Widgetik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetik-custom-widgets/id6760586460)

Personalize your iPhone Home and Lock Screens with a wide array of aesthetic and interactive widgets. Track habits, monitor progress, display photos, and stay organized with customizable designs that match your style.

**Highlights:** Interactive widgets for daily routines, Log progress directly from widgets, Apple Health integration, Advanced customization options, Lock Screen widgets, Variety of widget types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clocks free?

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

### Is Widgetik free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clocks or Widgetik?

Clocks and Widgetik are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 435 and 63 ratings respectively.

### Do Clocks or Widgetik have ads?

Widgetik shows ads; Clocks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clocks or Widgetik?

Clocks ships an update every 3 days, and Widgetik every 6 days. Most recently, Clocks was updated on October 19, 2026 and Widgetik on October 19, 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.*