# World Time Shifter Clock vs World Clock Time Zone Widget

The clearest difference is price: World Clock Time Zone Widget at Free against World Time Shifter Clock's $3.99. World Clock Time Zone Widget also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 153) and device support (4 vs 2). World Time Shifter Clock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (94% vs 69%). On rating, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

World Clock Time Zone Widget is free to download; World Time Shifter Clock costs $3.99 up front. World Clock Time Zone Widget sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. World Time Shifter Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for World Time Shifter Clock against 4.7 for World Clock Time Zone Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Clock Time Zone Widget has 31K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of World Time Shifter Clock's written reviews are positive against 69% of World Clock Time Zone Widget's.

World Time Shifter Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, World Clock Time Zone Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Time Shifter Clock | World Clock Time Zone Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-time-shifter-clock-pro/id866437742/reviews)** | [4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-zone-widget/id912698955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Richmond](https://appshunter.io/developer/329944573) | [Lasmit TLB Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/535281397) |

## What reviewers say

### World Time Shifter Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-time-shifter-clock-pro/id866437742)

This intuitive world clock helps you coordinate with people across different time zones. Easily plan meetings, stay connected with loved ones, and manage global teams. It offers a unique visual display and time shifting capabilities for effortless time management.

**Highlights:** Unique intuitive display, Time shifting for time changes, Meeting scheduling, Global team management, Travel time forecasting, Event reminders and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Stunning visuals
- 👍 Intuitive and attractive interface
- 🌍 Excellent for international time visualization
- 🚀 Efficient and readable world clock
- 💡 Unique forecasting ability

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Missing specific cities (e.g., Beijing)
- 🐛 Minor typo in welcome screen
- 🤔 Lack of UTC timezone initially (resolved by GMT)

**Reported bugs**

- Welcome screen typo: "by add" instead of "by adding"
- Beijing, China not visible in city list

**Requested features**

- Bigger rim font option
- Native Mac app
- Ability to set up profiles for different projects
- Custom locations
- Time synchronization


### World Clock Time Zone Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-zone-widget/id912698955)

Easily check the current time and date in any location worldwide directly from your device's Notification Center. This app is ideal for international communication, travel planning, and staying connected with loved ones across different time zones.

**Highlights:** Notification Center widget for quick access, Comprehensive city database, Automatic daylight saving adjustments, Customizable clock display, Time travel feature for planning, Day/night indicator for timezones, iCloud sync for locations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Club - Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Club - Family Sharing | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Club Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and functional
- 🚀 Time everywhere
- 🚀 Invaluable for dealing with timezones
- 👍 Used by everyone
- 👍 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Time is wrong for some cities
- 🐛 Widget doesn't work properly
- 🐛 Buggy
- 💰 Requires subscription for full features
- 💰 Misleading about free features

**Reported bugs**

- Time zone display issues
- Widget freezing and not updating
- Inability to edit or remove time zones

**Requested features**

- Display date along with time
- Ability to have 24-hour and 12-hour clocks side-by-side
- Customizable widget layout and colors
- Notification alerts for time zone changes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Time Shifter Clock free?

World Time Shifter Clock costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is World Clock Time Zone Widget free?

World Clock Time Zone Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, World Time Shifter Clock or World Clock Time Zone Widget?

World Time Shifter Clock is rated higher. World Time Shifter Clock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while World Clock Time Zone Widget averages 4.7 from 31K ratings.

### Do World Time Shifter Clock or World Clock Time Zone Widget have ads?

Neither World Time Shifter Clock nor World Clock Time Zone Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Time Shifter Clock or World Clock Time Zone Widget?

World Time Shifter Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, and World Clock Time Zone Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, World Time Shifter Clock was updated on October 24, 2026 and World Clock Time Zone Widget on October 30, 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.*