# Atomic Clock PRO vs Date & Time Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Atomic Clock PRO at 4.7 against Date & Time Widget's 3.5. Atomic Clock PRO also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 95) and review sentiment (73% vs 58%). Date & Time Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atomic Clock PRO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Date & Time Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Atomic Clock PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atomic Clock PRO has 10K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Atomic Clock PRO's written reviews are positive against 58% of Date & Time Widget's.

Atomic Clock PRO ships an update every 3 months, Date & Time Widget every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atomic Clock PRO | Date & Time Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-clock-pro/id899090224/reviews)** | [3.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-and-time-widget/id1133031799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/682848918) | [Beacon Rock Enterprises, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989567551) |

## What reviewers say

### Atomic Clock PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomic-clock-pro/id899090224)

Get the most accurate time from an official atomic clock server. This app automatically detects your time zone and allows custom backgrounds. Easily switch between digital and analog clock displays with a swipe.

**Highlights:** Exact time from atomic clock, Automatic time zone recognition, Customizable background images, Digital and analog clock modes, Optional sound alerts, Color customization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Accurate time display
- 📟 Useful for timing events
- 🕰️ Helpful for setting other clocks
- 🔍 Large, easy-to-read clock face

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model for ad-free version
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🔍 Small font for seconds display
- 🔀 Difficulty in displaying both analog and digital clocks simultaneously

**Reported bugs**

- Second hand occasionally runs in reverse
- Digital clock display cuts off on some devices
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between clock types

**Requested features**

- Customizable clock face options
- Ability to set widget on home screen
- Sync with system clock to automatically update time


### Date & Time Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-and-time-widget/id1133031799)

Access calendar information directly from your home or lock screen with customizable widgets. Displays analog clocks, full date and time with seconds, day of the month, week of the year, and time zone. Offers large time display and supports Dark Mode.

**Highlights:** Analog clock display, Full date and time with seconds, Day of month and month number, Week of year, Time Zone display, Small and large widget options, Dark Mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear clock face
- 👍 Numerical time display
- 👍 Simple and concise
- 👍 Effective app
- 👍 Ordinal date display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget not working
- 🐛 Instructions unclear
- 🐛 App not updated
- 🐛 Widget function broken
- 🐛 No AM/PM with clock

**Reported bugs**

- Widget function is broken
- Widget not working
- Instructions don’t make sense
- No swiping right on home screen to see search bar
- Not possible to create a widget

**Requested features**

- Add widget to Home Screen
- Update app for smaller widgets
- Option to change widget color
- Add date insert in notes
- Add date on photos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atomic Clock PRO free?

Atomic Clock PRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Date & Time Widget free?

Date & Time Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Atomic Clock PRO or Date & Time Widget?

Atomic Clock PRO is rated higher. Atomic Clock PRO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Date & Time Widget averages 3.5 from 95 ratings.

### Do Atomic Clock PRO or Date & Time Widget have ads?

Atomic Clock PRO shows ads; Date & Time Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atomic Clock PRO or Date & Time Widget?

Atomic Clock PRO ships an update every 3 months, and Date & Time Widget every 7 months. Most recently, Atomic Clock PRO was updated on October 13, 2026 and Date & Time Widget on October 5, 2026.

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