Comparison

PhotoLink widget vs WidgetWorks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PhotoLink widget

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
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Create your own widgets with the information you want to see at a glance. PhotoLink lets you turn photos, web pages, schedules, notes and useful information into your own Home Screen widgets. Keep the things you use every day right on your Home Screen — your work schedule, a favorite website, a shopping list, a reminder, the weather forecast, exchange rates, or a photo you love. Create widgets that fit the way you use your iPhone: • Add your favorite photos • Display any web page directly on your Home Screen • Keep schedules and timetables visible • Create simple notes and to-do lists • Save useful websites and bookmarks • Check weather and forecasts • View currency exchange rates • Display text, quotes, formulas and other useful information • Organize widgets into folders • Rotate multiple items automatically Web pages on your Home Screen Have a website you check every day? Add it to PhotoLink and keep it available directly from your Home Screen. Use it for work information, timetables, dashboards, news, reference pages, shopping lists, or any other website you want to keep within reach. Use PhotoLink for • Work schedules and timetables • Calendars and agendas • To-do lists and reminders • Shopping lists • Favorite websites and bookmarks • Weather and forecasts • Currency exchange rates • Important notes and reference information • Photos and memories Make your Home Screen yours Instead of opening an app every time you need information, put that information where you can see it. Create your own widgets and keep the information that matters most right on your Home Screen. PhotoLink — your information, always within reach.

About

WidgetWorks

Create custom widgets to display real-time data from any website directly on your home screen. Explore a community gallery of widgets or build your own without coding. Stay informed with personalized feeds, scores, and updates.

Highlights
  • Custom widget creation
  • Real-time website data fetching
  • Community widget gallery
  • No-code widget builder
  • Personalized news and updates
  • Home screen customization
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Have you ever wished you could create a widget that displays exactly what you need, from any website or data source? WidgetWorks is your solution. STAY IN THE KNOW Keep your finger on the pulse of what matters most. Track essential numbers and updates from your favorite websites with ease. Whether it's the latest sports scores, shopping deals or personalized news feeds, WidgetWorks has you covered. Say goodbye to endless scrolling and toggling between apps and webpages – it's all at your fingertips! EXPLORE THE WIDGET WONDERLAND WidgetWorks Gallery is a treasure trove of inspiration waiting to be discovered. Dive into a vibrant and ever-growing collection of widgets created by our passionate community. From stock quotes to moon phase, you'll find the perfect widgets to suit your style and needs. Discover, customize, and make your home screen uniquely yours. CRAFT YOUR VERY OWN WIDGETS Our widget-building tool is a breeze to use. No coding or tech wizardry required! You can now effortlessly fetch real-time data from any website and design widgets that match your preferences perfectly. Personalize, experiment, and take control of your data, all within a few taps. Experience the magic of WidgetWorks and take your home screen to the next level. It's time to embrace a more dynamic, efficient, and fun way to interact with your iOS device. Download WidgetWorks today and let your creativity shine on your home screen! WidgetWorks includes an optional Pro subscription offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://widgetworks.app/privacy Terms of Service (EULA): https://apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

PhotoLink widget4 screens
WidgetWorks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WidgetWorks at none against PhotoLink widget's shown. PhotoLink widget's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 9) and review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PhotoLink widget sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and WidgetWorks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for PhotoLink widget against 4.3 for WidgetWorks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoLink widget has 92 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of PhotoLink widget's written reviews are positive against 67% of WidgetWorks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoLink widget ships an update every 4 months, WidgetWorks every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhotoLink widget versus WidgetWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoLink widgetWidgetWorks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (92 ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings92 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIanis PlumitSergey Mosko

Customer experience

PhotoLink widget

All ratings92 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.8%

WidgetWorks

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PhotoLink widget

One-time7
  • Buy developers a coffee$0.99
  • Remove Ad$2.99
  • Multiple Widgets$3.99
Show 4 more
  • All$4.99
  • Buy developers a pizza$4.99
  • Buy developers a lunch$9.99
  • Buy developers a dinner$19.99
3 purchases

WidgetWorks

Subscriptions2
  • WidgetWorks Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • WidgetWorks Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • WidgetWorks Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is PhotoLink widget free?
PhotoLink widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WidgetWorks free?
WidgetWorks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhotoLink widget or WidgetWorks?
PhotoLink widget is rated higher. PhotoLink widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while WidgetWorks averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do PhotoLink widget or WidgetWorks have ads?
PhotoLink widget shows ads; WidgetWorks does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoLink widget or WidgetWorks?
PhotoLink widget ships an update every 4 months, and WidgetWorks every 8 months. Most recently, PhotoLink widget was updated on October 26, 2026 and WidgetWorks on October 24, 2026.

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