Comparison

Word Clock · Text Time Widget vs WordClock Widget

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

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About

Word Clock · Text Time Widget

This app transforms your Home Screen into a stylish display of time using words instead of numbers. Choose from minimalist, retro, or city-inspired themes to personalize your device's aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Time displayed as written words
  • Customizable themes (Minimalist, Retro, City)
  • WidgetKit design for iOS
  • StandBy mode compatibility
  • Privacy-focused, no accounts or tracking
  • Unlock premium themes with Pro upgrade
Features
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Turn your Home Screen into a statement piece. Word Clock reimagines how you see time. Instead of standard numbers, it displays the time in beautifully written words – clean, readable, and designed with purpose. Whether you’re into minimalism, retro tech, or bold city visuals, Word Clock offers a widget that fits your exact aesthetic. Crafted for people who care about design, it blends precise typography with thoughtfully built themes to create a time display that feels personal, modern, and visually stunning. Handcrafted Themes: - Minimalist: Clean, distraction-free typography in Light and Dark variants. - Retro: Relive the classics with Matrix, Retro Digital, Vestaboard, and Keyboard styles. - City Vibes: Capture the energy of the city with NYC inspired themes, Route Board, and Tokyo Neon. Built for iOS: - Fast and battery-friendly WidgetKit design - Works beautifully in StandBy - Privacy-focused - Zero accounts - Zero tracking Unlock Word Clock Pro: The app is free to use with the beautifully designed Default themes. Upgrade to Pro to unlock the full library of premium themes — including all future additions. - Unlimited access to all Premium Themes (Matrix, Neon, NYC, Retro, and more) - Support independent development - 3-Day Free Trial available on the annual plan Bring a more expressive, beautifully designed time display to your iPhone. Simple. Personal. Aesthetic. Learn More: - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://www.sohofoundry.com/wordclock/privacy

About

WordClock Widget

This app transforms your iPhone into an elegant word clock, displaying time in natural language with beautiful typography. It offers over 20 languages, customizable themes, and home screen widgets, including StandBy mode support.

Highlights
  • Word-based time display
  • 20+ language support
  • Customizable themes
  • Home screen widgets
  • StandBy mode compatibility
  • Real-time updates
Features
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Turn your iPhone into an elegant word clock that displays time in beautiful typography. See the current time expressed in natural language, right on your home screen. BEAUTIFUL TYPOGRAPHY Word Clock transforms the way you see time. Instead of traditional digits, time is displayed as elegant words arranged in a grid. Each minute, the display updates to show the current time in a visually stunning way. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Choose from 20+ languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and more. Each language has its own unique way of expressing time, making Word Clock perfect for language learners and multilingual users. CUSTOMIZABLE THEMES Personalize your clock with beautiful themes. Choose from light, dark, neon, and color-themed options. Each theme features carefully selected colors that make the active words pop while keeping inactive words subtle. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Keep time visible at all times with beautiful home screen widgets. Available in small and large sizes, Word Clock widgets update automatically and blend seamlessly with your home screen design. STAND BY MODE Perfect for nightstand use, Word Clock supports StandBy mode on iPhone. Display time elegantly while your phone charges, creating a beautiful ambient clock for your bedroom. KEY FEATURES • Word-based time display in elegant typography • Support for 20+ languages • Multiple beautiful themes • Home screen widgets (small and large) • StandBy mode support • Real-time updates every minute • Clean, minimalist interface • No ads, no subscriptions PRIVACY FIRST Word Clock doesn't collect any data. Everything runs locally on your device. No tracking, no analytics, no external servers. Whether you're looking for a unique way to display time, want to practice reading time in different languages, or simply appreciate beautiful design, Word Clock brings elegance to your iPhone. Start experiencing time differently today!

Screenshots

Word Clock · Text Time Widget4 screens
WordClock Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Word Clock · Text Time Widget at 100% against WordClock Widget's 50%. Word Clock · Text Time Widget also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). WordClock Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Word Clock · Text Time Widget is free to download; WordClock Widget costs $1.99 up front. Word Clock · Text Time Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. WordClock Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Word Clock · Text Time Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Word Clock · Text Time Widget's written reviews are positive against 50% of WordClock Widget's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Word Clock · Text Time Widget versus WordClock Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Clock · Text Time WidgetWordClock Widget
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAarnav RamTobias Weissert

Customer experience

Word Clock · Text Time Widget

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WordClock Widget

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Word Clock · Text Time Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

WordClock Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Word Clock · Text Time Widget free?
Word Clock · Text Time Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WordClock Widget free?
WordClock Widget costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Word Clock · Text Time Widget or WordClock Widget?
Word Clock · Text Time Widget is rated higher. Word Clock · Text Time Widget averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WordClock Widget averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Word Clock · Text Time Widget or WordClock Widget have ads?
Neither Word Clock · Text Time Widget nor WordClock Widget shows ads.

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