# World Clock by timeanddate.com vs World Clock Pro

The clearest difference is rating: World Clock Pro at 4.8 against World Clock by timeanddate.com's 4.2. World Clock Pro also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 59%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 104). World Clock by timeanddate.com's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, 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 Clock Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

World Clock Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Clock Pro has 1.3K 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 77% of World Clock Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Clock by timeanddate.com | World Clock Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-by-timeanddatecom/id959962122/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-pro-convert-time/id969635117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| 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 Clock Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-clock-pro-convert-time/id969635117)

Easily track and convert time across multiple global time zones. Schedule events, share accurate times instantly, and access a vast database of cities and time zones. Ideal for international communication and planning.

**Highlights:** Universal clock access, Effortless time conversion, Schedule calendar events, Instant time sharing, Large city and timezone database, Automatic timezone updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Elegant and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Excellent visualization of multiple time zones
- ⏱ Seamless time shifting
- 🌍 Convenient for international teams and travelers
- 📆 Helpful for scheduling across time zones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget issues and lack of functionality
- 🖥 Lack of iPad and landscape mode support
- 🔧 Concerns about app updates and feature removals
- 💰 Complaints about subscription model and pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working on iOS 14 and newer
- Issues with local time zone detection and display
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add date function for future time zone changes
- Ability to customize and sort displayed time zones
- Implement an Apple Watch app
- Improve widget functionality and customization


## 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 Pro free?

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

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

World Clock Pro is rated higher. World Clock by timeanddate.com averages 4.2 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while World Clock Pro averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

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

Neither World Clock by timeanddate.com nor World Clock Pro shows ads.

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

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

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