Complicator vs Complica
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Complicator
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Turn any REST API into a watch face complication. Track what matters to you at a glance. Features: โข Fetch data from any JSON API โข Multiple format options: currency, percentage, numbers, compact notation โข Customizable labels and font sizes โข Support for all complication styles: circular, rectangular, inline, and corner โข Configure on iPhone, view on Apple Watch โข Add multiple data points for different complications Perfect for tracking: โข Financial asset prices โข Weather data โข Server stats โข Smart home sensors โข Fitness metrics โข Any public API Simply enter a URL, specify the JSON path to your data, and Complicator does the rest. Your data refreshes automatically, keeping you informed without opening an app. Privacy: 100% on-device. No servers, no accounts, no data collection. Your configurations never leave your devices.
Complica
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Apple Watch complications are mostly hardcoded to specific apps. Complica is different. Point it at any JSON URL, map the values you want to display, and show them on your watch face. Requires a paired Apple Watch. Use it with anything that returns JSON: a weather API, a stock or crypto ticker, a smart-home sensor, server health, your own backend, a hobby project. Values refresh in the background and appear live on your face. How it works 1. Add a JSON source (paste a URL). 2. Pick a complication style - circular, rectangular, inline, or corner. 3. Map JSON keys to fields like title, value, gauge, icon, color. 4. Add the complication to your watch face. Free plan - 1 JSON source - 2 complications - Circular and rectangular widgets - 15-minute refresh Complica Pro (one-time unlock) - Unlimited sources and complications - All complication families (adds inline and corner) - Custom refresh intervals down to 5 minutes - Custom units, min/max, gauge ranges - HTTP headers for private or authenticated endpoints Privacy No accounts. No tracking. No analytics. No ads. Your URLs and configuration stay on your device and your paired Watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Complicator at none against Complica's 1. Complicator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Complica sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Complicator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Complicator ships an update weekly, Complica every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Complicator | Complica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tinker Labs AB | Marko Oreskovic |
In-app purchases
Complicator
No in-app purchases
Complica
- Complica Pro$12.99








