# Photo Widget. vs PhotoWidget*

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Widget. at 54% against PhotoWidget*'s 0%. Photo Widget. also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (32K vs 3). PhotoWidget*'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PhotoWidget* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Photo Widget. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widget. has 32K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Photo Widget.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of PhotoWidget*'s.

Photo Widget. ships an update every 10 days, PhotoWidget* every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget. | PhotoWidget* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1074246199/reviews)** | [1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photowidget/id1533663266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 194 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impala Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063279743) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widget.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1074246199)

Display your cherished photos directly on your iPhone and iPad Home Screen. Easily create personalized widgets from your camera roll to keep meaningful moments, like family and travel memories, always in view. Enjoy a clutter-free and personal Home Screen experience.

**Highlights:** Create photo widgets easily, Multiple widget sizes, Add photos from camera roll, Display on Home Screen, Customizable photo refresh rate, Option to show date

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited widgets. Remove ads | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited widgets. Remove ads | $12.49 | per year |
| Unlimited widgets. Remove ads | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Customizable photo widgets
- 🎨 Ability to choose own photos
- 🆓 Free app with no paid version required
- 🤩 Simple and easy to use
- ⭐️ Great for displaying memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰 Slow photo refresh rate
- 🖼 Blurry/low-quality photo display
- 📆 Unnecessary date display on photos
- 🙈 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up in selection menu
- Photos not rotating/refreshing as expected
- Widgets disappearing from home screen
- Inability to delete/rearrange existing widgets

**Requested features**

- Ability to shuffle/randomize photo order
- Option to create multiple unique photo widgets
- Shorter photo refresh intervals (e.g. 15s, 30s)
- Customization options for widget appearance
- Paid version to remove ads


### PhotoWidget*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photowidget/id1533663266)

Easily decorate your iPhone home screen with your favorite photos using customizable widgets. Display precious memories, pets, or idols with no limit on the number of photos or widgets you can add. The app offers a simple and intuitive way to personalize your device's look.

**Highlights:** Customizable photo widgets for iPhone Home Screen, Display favorite photos like family, friends, celebrities, or pets, Apply different pictures to each widget, No limit on the number of photos and widgets, Easy to use interface, Adapted to the fresh look of iOS devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget. free?

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

### Is PhotoWidget* free?

PhotoWidget* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget. or PhotoWidget*?

Photo Widget. is rated higher. Photo Widget. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while PhotoWidget* averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Photo Widget. or PhotoWidget* have ads?

Photo Widget. shows ads; PhotoWidget* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widget. or PhotoWidget*?

Photo Widget. ships an update every 10 days, and PhotoWidget* every 2 days. Most recently, Photo Widget. was updated on November 9, 2026 and PhotoWidget* on November 7, 2026.

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