# PhotoLink widget vs WidgetGrid

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoLink widget at 4.3 against WidgetGrid's 3.7. PhotoLink widget also leads on ratings volume (93 vs 9) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). WidgetGrid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoLink widget sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and WidgetGrid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhotoLink widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoLink widget has 93 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of PhotoLink widget's written reviews are positive against 73% of WidgetGrid's.

PhotoLink widget ships an update every 4 months, WidgetGrid every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoLink widget | WidgetGrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photolink-widget/id1046238794/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetgrid/id1586316173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Ianis Plumit](https://appshunter.io/developer/984165260) | [Tiger Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/356989572) |

## 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

**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 |


### WidgetGrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetgrid/id1586316173)

Transform spreadsheets and databases into dynamic home screen widgets. Customize layouts, map data, and share projects with collaborators. Widgets automatically update at set intervals.

**Highlights:** Create widgets from Google Sheets, Excel, Notion, Airtable, Multiple widget layout options (Grid, List, Card, Chart, etc.), Data mapping and conditional formatting, Project templates for various use cases, Real-time collaboration and sharing, Customizable widget design and reload intervals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoLink widget free?

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

### Is WidgetGrid free?

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

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

PhotoLink widget is rated higher. PhotoLink widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while WidgetGrid averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do PhotoLink widget or WidgetGrid have ads?

PhotoLink widget shows ads; WidgetGrid does not.

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

PhotoLink widget ships an update every 4 months, and WidgetGrid every 5 weeks. Most recently, PhotoLink widget was updated on August 11, 2026 and WidgetGrid on September 24, 2026.

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