# Chronos - Minimal Watch Face

> Chronos is a unique and minimalistic Wear OS watch face.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchfacedesigns.Chronos](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchfacedesigns.Chronos)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.watchfacedesigns.Chronos`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Luka Kilic - Watch Faces
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 13,840
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (243 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-25
- **First published:** 2023-02-06
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.watchfacedesigns.Chronos)
- **Website:** [https://sites.google.com/view/watchface-designs](https://sites.google.com/view/watchface-designs)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/watchface-designs/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/watchface-designs/privacy-policy)

## Description

"Chronos - Minimal Watch Face" is a distinctive Wear OS watch face that showcases a unique analogue index cutout moving in sync with the pointer. With extensive customization options including color themes, font styles, and complications, users can create a personalized watch experience. The app is battery-efficient, supports AOD, and includes a companion app for easy installation and updates. Developed by Luka - Watch Faces, it combines minimalism with functionality for a stylish watch accessory.

## Rankings

- #497,085 — Overall
- #56 — Watch face (Paid)
- #62 — Android wear (Paid)
- #78 — Personalization (Paid)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.watchfacedesigns.Chronos.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users love Chronos for its minimalist, elegant, and unique design offering clear time display and good customization. However, they frequently mention limited color options, visibility issues with complications especially on always-on display, some instability or crashes during editing, and problems transferring purchases between devices. Overall, it remains a highly appreciated watch face with room for improvements in customization and compatibility features.

### Pros

- Minimalist and unique watch face design that is elegant and easy to read.
- Highly customizable with various options including color settings and 24-hour mode.
- Well designed with thoughtful customization that appeals to fans of abstract and minimalist aesthetics.
- Battery friendly with no static elements to cause image retention.
- Highly praised as the best or favorite watch face by multiple users for its creativity and functionality.

### Cons

- Limited color customization options, especially for background colors.
- Issues with the date and day complication not fully visible or not shown in ambient/always-on display mode.
- Some lagging and crashes during editing, particularly on certain devices like Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro.
- Difficulties with transferring or re-downloading purchased watch faces to new devices.
- Lack of support for ambient light sensor in AOD mode on some watches, leading to user dissatisfaction.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchfacedesigns.Chronos)