# Time Vortex Watch Face > Futuristic, Time Vortex Interactive Watch face and Clock Live Wallpaper. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartartstudios.vortex.interactive.watchface](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartartstudios.vortex.interactive.watchface) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.smartartstudios.vortex.interactive.watchface` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Smart Art Studios - **Category:** PERSONALIZATION - **Downloads:** 134,486 - **Rating:** 3.54 / 5 (940 ratings) - **Version:** 1.06 - **Last updated:** 2023-10-18 - **First published:** 2022-03-10 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 17 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-28 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartartstudios.vortex.interactive.watchface) - **Website:** [https://smartartstudios.wixsite.com/apps](https://smartartstudios.wixsite.com/apps) - **Privacy policy:** [https://smartartstudios.wixsite.com/apps/privacy](https://smartartstudios.wixsite.com/apps/privacy) ## Description **Time Vortex Watch Face** is a cutting-edge, interactive watch face designed for Wear OS smartwatches, fully compatible with Wear OS 4.0 including Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series. It offers a futuristic animated design and a rich set of features like auto heart rate monitoring, weather forecasts, step tracking via Google Fit, stopwatch, customizable app shortcuts, and hourly beep sounds. The watch face supports both iPhone and Android devices and comes with an integrated companion app for easy customization. Available in both free and premium versions, the free version provides a unique animated face, weather info, customizable colors, and live wallpaper support. The premium version unlocks advanced features such as external complications, hourly chimes, interactive stopwatch, GPS-based weather location, customizable colors with preset themes, and detailed fitness metrics. Installation is seamless via the Wear OS app, and users can personalize the watch face with tap interactions. This extension enhances the smartwatch experience with its sleek, functional, and visually appealing design. ## Rankings - #193,500 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `androidx.wear.remote.intent.permission.START_REMOTE_ACTIVITY` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.permission.PROVIDE_BACKGROUND` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.smartartstudios.vortex.interactive.watchface.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.smartartstudios.vortex.interactive.watchface.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users praise the clean, attractive look of Time Vortex and its free availability, plus AOD/color-change features. However, recurring issues include broad device compatibility problems, data bugs (weather/HR/complications/calls), limited customization (only one complication), pricing/payments problems, and Google Fit integration concerns. Addressing these areas could substantially improve user satisfaction while retaining the strong visual appeal. ### Pros - Clean, modern and aesthetically pleasing design - Free to use and appreciated by users - AOD with color-change customization ### Cons - Device compatibility issues across multiple watches (Pixel 4, Galaxy/Samsung Ultra) and some paid users cannot use it - Bugs affecting core data and UI (weather and heart rate updates, complications, incoming calls, shortcuts) - Limited customization with only one complication; requests for more widgets/complications - Pricing concerns and payment/install problems (not free; some users unable to use after paying) - Google Fit integration/security concerns (connection issues and reported safety concerns) ## Similar extensions and apps - [Futurus Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartartstudios.futurus.interactive.watchface) — 181,555 users, 3.47 / 5 - [Vortex Time Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alexeymorozua.vortextime) — 249,055 users, 4.70 / 5 - [Splinter Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartartstudios.splinter.interactive.watchface) — 132,133 users, 2.90 / 5 - [Digi-Vex HD Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.denite.watchface.digivex) — 35,130 users, 4.33 / 5 - [Retro Digital Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartartstudios.retrofree.interactive.watchface) — 82,750 users, 2.52 / 5 - [Dot Face HD Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.denite.watchface.dotface) — 17,502 users, 4.36 / 5 - [Simply Vital HD Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.denite.watchface.simplyvital) — 21,256 users, 4.10 / 5 - [Face-FX HD Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.denite.watchface.facefx) — 27,034 users, 3.83 / 5 - [Flat Vortex For Wear OS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchfacestudio.Flatvortex) — 4 users - [Steam Punk HD Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.denite.watchface.steampunk) — 25,600 users, 4.06 / 5 - [Digital VORTEX Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.umbrella.vortex) — 4 users - [Time Racer HD Watch Face](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.denite.watchface.timeracer) — 23,967 users, 4.33 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smartartstudios.vortex.interactive.watchface)