A Word Clock vs Text Clock Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Word Clock
This utility displays the current time using natural language phrases instead of digits. It offers spoken output, multiple language options, and customizable themes. A widget is also available for quick glances, maintaining your chosen settings.
- Time displayed in words
- Optional spoken output
- Multiple language support
- Customizable color themes
- Widget support
- "Lazy time" phrasing
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Time in Words turns the current time into a phrase you can read at a glance. Instead of showing only digits, it can say “quarter past ten,” “half past five,” or an approximate, relaxed version of the time. Choose how time feels Swipe between several clock presentations, including a large word clock, digital time, date and location details, an analog clock, lazy and exact time together, and a past-now-next timeline. Make it yours Select from modern visual themes and a broad collection of accessible color schemes. Adjust the text size so long words remain readable, and choose between exact wording and a more relaxed lazy-time style. Your language Time phrases are available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Simplified Chinese. The wording is designed to sound natural rather than like a mechanical translation. On your Home Screen Add the widget to see the time in words without opening the app. The widget uses your selected language, lazy-time setting and color scheme. More ways to read time • Word, digital and analog clocks • Date, time zone and optional location details • Lazy and exact time comparison • Past, current and upcoming time phrases • Spoken time on tap • Adjustable typography • Multiple themes and high-contrast palettes Time in Words is a calm, expressive alternative to an ordinary clock.
Text Clock Widget
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This app includes widgets that displays the current time as text, a faster way to perceive the time than reading numbers. Add the widgets to the different places where widgets can be displayed on iPhone, iPad, AppleWatch and MacOS. Three different time text styles can be used: • Hour and minutes • To and past the hour • To and past the half hour Choose to show the current date and whether the time should be rounded to the nearest 5 minutes. You can choose between 6 different background colors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: A Word Clock at #189 against Text Clock Widget's unranked. Text Clock Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
A Word Clock costs $0.99 and Text Clock Widget $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A Word Clock ships an update every 8 months, Text Clock Widget every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Word Clock | Text Clock Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymund Vorwerk | Magne Roald |
In-app purchases
A Word Clock
No in-app purchases
Text Clock Widget
No in-app purchases








