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

The clearest difference is monetization model: World Clock by timeanddate.com at free with in-app purchases against World Time Clock Master's subscription. World Clock by timeanddate.com also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). World Time Clock Master's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Clock by timeanddate.com sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and World Time Clock Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

World Time Clock Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Time Clock Master has 816 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 66% of World Time Clock Master's.

World Clock by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, World Time Clock Master fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Clock by timeanddate.com | World Time Clock Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-by-timeanddatecom/id959962122/reviews) | **[4.6 (816 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-time-clock-master/id6448859727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **816** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **65.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [timeanddate.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/348529057) | [Alex Komarov Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364741805) |

## 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 Time Clock Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-time-clock-master/id6448859727)

Effortlessly manage multiple time zones with this app. Convert times instantly, schedule events, and view global clocks at a glance with interactive widgets. Features atomic accuracy and a vast database of locations.

**Highlights:** Multiple time zone display, Interactive time conversion, Event scheduling, Atomic time accuracy, Dynamic home screen widgets, List mode for text view, Real moon phases and sunrise/sunset

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 months | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Delightful scheduling assistance
- 👍 Feature improvement
- 👍 The best Timezone helper
- 👍 One of the best clocks around
- 👍 The Widget is so damn cool!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Problemas al actualizar
- 🐛 Sticky signup interface
- 🐛 Demo not enough
- 🔒 NOT A FREE APP
- 💰 Terrible monetisation model compared to previous app

**Reported bugs**

- Lose all the registered locations after updating the app
- Sticky signup interface
- Widget doesn't work
- GMT and London currently have a 1 hour time difference between the two locations, but the app shows them the same time

**Requested features**

- Add the time difference in hours between the default location and other locations in both the widget and the app
- See my calendar events on the dial
- Make a paid tier that doesn't collect my data
- Add new event to a Calendar


## 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 Time Clock Master free?

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

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

World Time Clock Master is rated higher. World Clock by timeanddate.com averages 4.2 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while World Time Clock Master averages 4.6 from 816 ratings.

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

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

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

World Clock by timeanddate.com ships an update every 2 months, and World Time Clock Master fortnightly. Most recently, World Clock by timeanddate.com was updated on September 17, 2026 and World Time Clock Master on September 29, 2026.

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