# World Clock Time Zone Widgets vs Timeshifter

The clearest difference is ads: Timeshifter at none against World Clock Time Zone Widgets's shown. Timeshifter also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 77%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). World Clock Time Zone Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 2.6K) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Clock Time Zone Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timeshifter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for World Clock Time Zone Widgets against 4.7 for Timeshifter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Clock Time Zone Widgets has 22K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of World Clock Time Zone Widgets's written reviews are positive against 92% of Timeshifter's.

World Clock Time Zone Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, Timeshifter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Clock Time Zone Widgets | Timeshifter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-zone-widgets/id956377119/reviews) | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **92.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #157 | **#30** |
| Size | 158 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Timeshifter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380684373) |

## What reviewers say

### World Clock Time Zone Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-zone-widgets/id956377119)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Easily track the time in multiple cities worldwide with customizable analog or digital clock widgets. Get instant access to local times from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Dynamic Island. Includes a conversion tool for comparing times and managing schedules across different zones.

**Highlights:** Analog and digital clock displays, Search and manage 10,000+ cities, Customizable city names, Home, Lock Screen, and Dynamic Island widgets, Live Activities support, Time zone conversion tool, Sunrise/sunset and moon phase information

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| World Clock Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate time display
- 🌍 Helpful for tracking multiple time zones
- 💡 Customizable widgets
- 👍 Simple and clean interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues (not updating, displaying incorrect time)
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Widget drains battery
- 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not updating correctly
- App crashing when adding/editing locations
- Incorrect time zone offsets for some locations

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for widgets
- Improve widget reliability and update speed
- Integrate with Apple Watch
- Add ability to calculate time differences between locations
- Provide a smaller widget size option


### Timeshifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Travel, #146 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides personalized plans to combat jet lag based on circadian science. It offers practical advice for light exposure and avoidance to help you adjust to new time zones quickly and reduce symptoms like insomnia and sleepiness.

**Highlights:** Personalized jet lag plans, Circadian Time™ advice, Practicality Filter™, Pre-travel adjustment advice, Push notifications for advice, Automatic detection of short trips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeshifter | $24.99 | per year |
| discounted jet lag plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| jet lag plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective at reducing jet lag
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- ⏱️ Helpful notifications
- 🔍 Explains the science behind the recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Difficult to follow recommendations during travel
- 🤒 Melatonin not always readily available
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or getting stuck on a white screen
- Issues with account login and data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust plan for unexpected schedule changes
- Integration with fitness trackers or sleep apps
- Recommendations for meal timing and nutrition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Clock Time Zone Widgets free?

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

### Is Timeshifter free?

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

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

World Clock Time Zone Widgets and Timeshifter are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 2.6K ratings respectively.

### Do World Clock Time Zone Widgets or Timeshifter have ads?

World Clock Time Zone Widgets shows ads; Timeshifter does not.

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

World Clock Time Zone Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timeshifter every 9 days. Most recently, World Clock Time Zone Widgets was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timeshifter on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, World Clock Time Zone Widgets or Timeshifter?

World Clock Time Zone Widgets currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and Timeshifter at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*