# World Clock by timeanddate.com vs World Clock. Time Widget

The clearest difference is rating: World Clock. Time Widget at 4.7 against World Clock by timeanddate.com's 4.2. World Clock. Time Widget also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 104) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Clock by timeanddate.com sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and World Clock. Time Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

World Clock. Time Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Clock. Time Widget has 4.3K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of World Clock by timeanddate.com's written reviews are positive against 64% of World Clock. Time Widget's.

World Clock by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, World Clock. Time Widget every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Clock by timeanddate.com | World Clock. Time Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-by-timeanddatecom/id959962122/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-widget/id1453369651/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [timeanddate.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/348529057) | [7270356 Canada Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220194001) |

## What reviewers say

### World Clock by timeanddate.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-by-timeanddatecom/id959962122)

This app provides global time information, including current times, time zones, and DST details for cities worldwide. It also offers sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset, and twilight times, along with country flags, currency, and dialing codes. A home screen widget offers quick access to city times.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget for city times, Automatic location detection, Time zone and DST information, Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset times, Country flags and foreign currencies, Dialing codes, iCloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive timezone information and details
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 👍 Extensive city database with multiple timezones
- 👍 Helpful daylight saving time information
- 👍 Time zone conversion calculator feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 No updates for years - app abandoned
- 🚫 Widget functionality broken or unavailable
- 🚫 iOS 18 compatibility issues
- 🚫 Excessive location permission requests
- 🚫 Outdated and dated visual design

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working or unavailable in iOS 18
- Widget display cuts off time information
- Widget crashes with 'unavailable to load' error
- App crashes on startup after updates
- Cities disappear from favorites list

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Weather information integration
- Alarm/alert functionality
- Tide time calculations
- Time zone map visualization


### World Clock. Time Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-time-widget/id1453369651)

This app offers a world clock with a time calculator and customizable widgets for your home screen. It allows you to track time in over 30,000 cities, even offline, and rename locations for easy identification. The clean interface ensures fast navigation and a straightforward user experience.

**Highlights:** 30,000+ cities, Offline functionality, Multiple home screen widgets, Time converter, Rename places

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| World Clock. Widget. Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| World Clock. Widget. Annually | $15.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and easy to use
- 🌍 Helpful for tracking time zones
- 🕰️ Straightforward interface
- 📊 Useful for international meetings
- 🔍 Comprehensive city database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in widget
- 🔍 Missing some major cities
- 🔒 Paid features behind paywall
- 🔄 Difficulty reordering locations
- 🕰️ Limited time display options

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not loading correctly
- Time zone display issues
- Search function not working
- Compatibility problems on iOS 16
- Inconsistent date/day display

**Requested features**

- Add analog clock option
- Ability to display seconds
- More customization options
- Improved widget functionality
- Granular time zone selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Clock by timeanddate.com free?

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

### Is World Clock. Time Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, World Clock by timeanddate.com or World Clock. Time Widget?

World Clock. Time Widget is rated higher. World Clock by timeanddate.com averages 4.2 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while World Clock. Time Widget averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do World Clock by timeanddate.com or World Clock. Time Widget have ads?

Neither World Clock by timeanddate.com nor World Clock. Time Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Clock by timeanddate.com or World Clock. Time Widget?

World Clock by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, and World Clock. Time Widget every 3 months. Most recently, World Clock by timeanddate.com was updated on September 17, 2026 and World Clock. Time Widget on September 27, 2026.

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