# World Clock Time Zone Widget vs Transparent Widget

The clearest difference is rating: World Clock Time Zone Widget at 4.7 against Transparent Widget's 3.7. World Clock Time Zone Widget also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (31K vs 51). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Transparent Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Clock Time Zone Widget has 31K ratings behind it against 51, 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 46% of Transparent Widget's.

World Clock Time Zone Widget ships an update fortnightly, Transparent Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Clock Time Zone Widget | Transparent Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-zone-widget/id912698955/reviews)** | [3.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-widget-onewidget/id1557099892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 92 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lasmit TLB Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/535281397) | [Chengdu Reinvent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250290964) |

## 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


### Transparent Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-widget-onewidget/id1557099892)

Create custom widgets with clear backgrounds for your home screen. Easily add and position widgets, choosing from various styles and customizing names. Personalize your device's look with a unique and clean aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Transparent widget backgrounds, Customizable widget names and styles, Easy widget positioning, Screenshot upload for background setup, Multiple widget styles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro (Quarterly) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro (Yearly) | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Transparent widgets
- 👍 No app name on widgets
- 💡 Customizable wallpapers
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alignment issues with widgets
- 🐛 Widgets not updating automatically
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🐛 Inability to select widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not displaying properly
- Blank widgets with black/white borders
- Clock widget not working
- Inability to delete widgets
- App not showing up in widget selection

**Requested features**

- More widget options
- Ability to change font style
- Support for iPad
- Customizable widget colors
- 12-hour time format option


## 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 Transparent Widget free?

Transparent Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

World Clock Time Zone Widget is rated higher. World Clock Time Zone Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Transparent Widget averages 3.7 from 51 ratings.

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

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

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

World Clock Time Zone Widget ships an update fortnightly, and Transparent Widget every 2 months. Most recently, World Clock Time Zone Widget was updated on September 25, 2026 and Transparent Widget on August 23, 2026.

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