# World Clock Time Zone Widget vs World Clock

The clearest difference is rating: World Clock Time Zone Widget at 4.7 against World Clock's 3.8. World Clock Time Zone Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31K vs 12). World Clock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Clock Time Zone Widget sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and World Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

World Clock Time Zone Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Clock Time Zone Widget has 31K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of World Clock Time Zone Widget's written reviews are positive against 50% of World Clock's.

World Clock Time Zone Widget ships an update fortnightly, World Clock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Clock Time Zone Widget | World Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-zone-widget/id912698955/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-timezones-widget/id1455516286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lasmit TLB Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/535281397) | [Alessandro Sperotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455516285) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**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


### World Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-timezones-widget/id1455516286)

Effortlessly track multiple time zones, convert times, and explore city details including weather and points of interest. Access crucial information directly from your lock screen with customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Track local time in multiple cities, Automatic daylight saving time updates, Effortless time zone conversion, Lock screen widgets for quick access, Detailed city information (weather, photos), Discover points of interest (POIs), User-friendly city search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| World Clock Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Clock Time Zone Widget free?

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

### Is World Clock free?

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

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

World Clock Time Zone Widget is rated higher. World Clock Time Zone Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while World Clock averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

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

World Clock shows ads; World Clock Time Zone Widget does not.

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

World Clock Time Zone Widget ships an update fortnightly, and World Clock every 3 weeks. Most recently, World Clock Time Zone Widget was updated on September 26, 2026 and World Clock on September 23, 2026.

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