How to Set Up a Clock Widget: Recommended Apps

Where do you check the time on your phone? On the Lock Screen, it’s big and clear, but on the Home Screen, it can be tiny at the top. In that case, add a clock widget to your Home Screen so you can see the time at a glance. With dedicated apps, you can even set up stylish clock widgets. This guide explains how to set up clock widgets on both iPhone and Android.

Want a stylish clock? Use a dedicated app

The default clock widgets offer only a few designs and limited customization, which many people find restrictive. No worries—widget apps let you freely change colors, fonts, and backgrounds.

【iPhone】How to Set Up Clock Widgets

First, here’s how to set up the built-in clock widget. (The steps differ on iPhone and Android; both are covered below.)

1. Hold down the Home Screen.
2. Tap “Edit” in the top left.

3. Tap “Add Widgets.”
4. Search for “Clock” and tap it.

5. Select the widget style you want and tap “Add Widget”.
6. Tap “Done” in the top right.

7. The widget has been added.

Apple’s Built-in Clock Widget Types

There are currently 10 types of Apple’s native clock widgets. They don’t support customization, but they’re simple and practical.

【iPhone】 How to Set Up a Stylish Clock Widget

Next, let’s set up a customizable clock widget using the dedicated app WidgetClub.

Preparation

Download WidgetClub. You can set stylish clock widgets and change colors/backgrounds for free.

How to

1. Open WidgetClub and tap the “+” mark.
2. Tap “Widgets.”

3. Choose the widget size (S, M, or L).
4. Pick a clock style you like (e.g., Clock or Time).

5. Customize the clock’s color, font, and background.
6. Tap “Set.“

7. Place the widget into a widget slot in the app. (It helps to remember the slot’s size and number.)Your widget is now created.
8. Hold down the Home Screen.

9. Tap “Edit “(top left).
10. Tap “Add Widgets.“

11. Search for WidgetClub and tap it. (If it doesn’t appear, restart your device.)
12. Swipe right within the preview to find the widget you created. Widgets are listed S–M–L from left to right. Use the … at the bottom to jump quickly, and tap “Add Widget. “(Even if the preview image isn’t correct, it’s fine as long as the size and number match.)

13. Tap “Done“.
14. Added!

【Android】How to Set Up Clock Widgets

1. Hold down an empty area of the Home Screen.
2. Tap “Widgets”.

3. Search for and select Clock.
4. Tap the widget that you want to add.

5. Tap “Add”.
6. Adjust size and locate.

7. Done.

【Android】 How to Create & Set a Stylish Clock Widget

We’ll again use WidgetClub to create and set a customizable clock widget on Android.

Preparation

Download WidgetClub. You can set stylish clock widgets and change colors/backgrounds for free.

Create & Set the Clock Widget

1. Open WidgetClub and tap the “+”mark.
2. Tap “Widget”.

3. Choose a widget size (S, M, or L).
4. Select a clock style you like (e.g., Clock or digital Time).

5. Customize the color, font, and background, then tap “Set”.
6. Place it into a widget slot in the app. (Remember the slot’s size and number.)

7. When a pop-up appears, tap “Add.” If you see “Widget set,” follow the alternate steps below.
8. Go to the Home Screen—the widget is added. Drag the handles to adjust the size.

9. Tap outside of the frame.
10. Done.

If You See “Widget set.”

1. Hold down the Home Screen.
2. Tap “Widgets.”

3. Select “WidgetClub”
4. Choose the size that matches the slot you set in step 6 above.

5. Tap “Add”.
6. Select the Widget that you want to add.

7. The widget is added to the Home Screen.
8. Hold down the widget and drag the handles to resize.

Recommended Apps for Clock Widgets

WidgetClub

Using WidgetClub, you can customize a wide variety of clock widgets—digital and analog-style clocks, plus combined widgets (e.g., with a calendar). Available on iPhone & Android. On iPhone, you can even add a Lock Screen clock widget that shows seconds.

MD Clock

A clock app with a minimal, refined design. You can fine-tune numeral layout, color schemes, and backgrounds to get a simple yet distinctive clock display. It supports both analog-like and digital views and works as a widget—ideal for a clean, modern Home Screen clock.

Frequently Asked Questions About Clock Widgets

1) The clock widget isn’t updating in real time

On iPhone

For non-WidgetClub clock widgets, iOS may limit widget refresh frequency, so some clocks won’t update in real time.

On Android

If Battery Saver/Power Saving is ON, Android may throttle widget updates, and the clock won’t refresh in real time.

Steps:

1. Tap Apps on Settings.
2. Choose WidgetClub.

3. Tap Battery.
4. Select Unrestricted (no limitations).

Summary

We covered how to add a clock to the Home Screen on both iPhone and Android—either using the native clock widget or a customizable one. Choose the option that fits your needs and make your phone both more stylish and more useful.

With WidgetClub, you can make your phone look great—customize not just icons, but also handy widgets. Creating widgets with your favorite images is also recommended. Check it out.

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