# PhotoLink widget vs WidgetBucket

The clearest difference is rating: WidgetBucket at 4.8 against PhotoLink widget's 4.3. WidgetBucket also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). PhotoLink widget's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 19). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoLink widget sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and WidgetBucket sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetBucket holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of PhotoLink widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of WidgetBucket's.

PhotoLink widget ships an update every 4 months, WidgetBucket weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoLink widget | WidgetBucket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolink-widget/id1046238794/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetbucket-homescreen-theme/id1538002142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ianis Plumit](https://appshunter.io/developer/984165260) | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoLink widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolink-widget/id1046238794)

Create custom widgets for your home screen to display favorite photos or save frequently accessed web pages. Access saved content offline, organize with folders, and enjoy automatic content rotation.

**Highlights:** Create custom photo and web page widgets, Offline access to saved web pages, Web page bookmarking and direct launch, Photo and web page organization with folders, Automatic content rotation via timer, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy developers a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |
| Multiple Widgets | $3.99 | one-time |
| All | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy developers a pizza | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy developers a lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy developers a dinner | $19.99 | one-time |


### WidgetBucket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetbucket-homescreen-theme/id1538002142)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide variety of pre-made and customizable widgets. Add elements like clocks, calendars, fitness trackers, and reminders to create a unique and functional layout.

**Highlights:** Extensive widget gallery, Customizable widget appearance, Date & Time widgets, Fitness tracking widgets, Countdown and reminder widgets, Contact shortcuts, Analog clock designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Premium Widgets | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoLink widget free?

PhotoLink widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WidgetBucket free?

WidgetBucket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoLink widget or WidgetBucket?

WidgetBucket is rated higher. PhotoLink widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while WidgetBucket averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do PhotoLink widget or WidgetBucket have ads?

PhotoLink widget shows ads; WidgetBucket does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoLink widget or WidgetBucket?

PhotoLink widget ships an update every 4 months, and WidgetBucket weekly. Most recently, PhotoLink widget was updated on October 26, 2026 and WidgetBucket on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*