# Cute Notch vs Widgets for Dynamic Island

The clearest difference is rating: Cute Notch at 5.0 against Widgets for Dynamic Island's 4.3. Cute Notch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.1). Widgets for Dynamic Island's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (297 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cute Notch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Widgets for Dynamic Island sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cute Notch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets for Dynamic Island has 297 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Cute Notch's written reviews are positive against 54% of Widgets for Dynamic Island's.

Cute Notch ships an update every 7 months, Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cute Notch | Widgets for Dynamic Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cute-notch/id1319145090/reviews)** | [4.3 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [彬彬 岳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267196918) | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) |

## What reviewers say

### Cute Notch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cute-notch/id1319145090)

Customize your iPhone X's display with a variety of unique "Notch" designs using wallpapers. Daily updates ensure fresh styles, and you can use HD images or your own photos. Preview your changes on both the main and lock screens before sharing.

**Highlights:** Daily notch style updates, Use HD or personal photos, Main and lock screen preview, Quick sharing functionality, Customizable notch designs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


### Widgets for Dynamic Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416)

Create custom Live Activities for your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Display glanceable information with customizable styles and themes, including health data, device status, and weather. Some features require a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom Live Activity creation, Lock screen and Dynamic Island display, Customizable styles and themes, HealthKit integration for health data, Picture in Picture support, Variety of module options (Health, Device, Weather)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient live activities
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Customization features
- 🔥 Dynamic island integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues after app updates
- Weather widget not refreshing automatically
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free widgets
- Improve weather widget functionality
- Allow customization of text/icons in dynamic island
- Implement a trial period or one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cute Notch free?

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

### Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?

Widgets for Dynamic Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cute Notch or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

Cute Notch is rated higher. Cute Notch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Widgets for Dynamic Island averages 4.3 from 297 ratings.

### Do Cute Notch or Widgets for Dynamic Island have ads?

Widgets for Dynamic Island shows ads; Cute Notch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cute Notch or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

Cute Notch ships an update every 7 months, and Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cute Notch was updated on October 11, 2026 and Widgets for Dynamic Island on October 25, 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.*