# Simple Notch vs Color Widgets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Color Widgets at 524K against Simple Notch's 426. Color Widgets also leads on chart position (#96 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). Simple Notch's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Notch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Color Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Simple Notch against 4.6 for Color Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Widgets has 524K ratings behind it against 426, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Simple Notch's written reviews are positive against 64% of Color Widgets's.

Simple Notch ships an update every 11 days, Color Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Notch | Color Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notch-wallpaper-maker/id1357443796/reviews) | [4.6 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 426 | **524K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#96** |
| Size | 14 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [振山 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226504908) | [Digital Charms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415314982) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Notch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notch-wallpaper-maker/id1357443796)

Design custom wallpapers for your iPhone's Dynamic Island or notch. Choose from over 80 styles, import your own background image, and save your creation to set as your wallpaper.

**Highlights:** Create island & notch wallpapers, Over 80 styles available, Import custom background images, Save to album, Set as wallpaper, Supports iPhone 15, 14, 13 series

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Notch PRO | $1.99 | one-time |


### Color Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Free · Utilities, #110 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Personalize your device's home and lock screens with custom widgets, icon packs, themes, and wallpapers. Choose from thousands of pre-designed options or create your own unique look.

**Highlights:** Unlimited widget customization, Thousands of predesigned widgets, Custom icon packs, 14,000+ themes and wallpapers, Daily new themes, Photo widgets, Health data integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Widgets Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $21.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good customization options
- 🎨 Aesthetic themes and widgets
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many pro features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Widgets not always working correctly
- 🔋 Battery percentage inaccurate
- 🤔 Complicated icon installation process
- 🤔 Difficulty adding multiple widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets displaying incorrect time and battery
- Widgets causing performance issues and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing widgets

**Requested features**

- More free icon and widget options
- Ability to edit font colors and positions
- Option to create custom widgets
- Improved calendar and weather widget support
- Easier way to manage and switch between widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Notch free?

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

### Is Color Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Notch or Color Widgets?

Simple Notch and Color Widgets are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 426 and 524K ratings respectively.

### Do Simple Notch or Color Widgets have ads?

Both Simple Notch and Color Widgets show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Notch or Color Widgets?

Simple Notch ships an update every 11 days, and Color Widgets monthly. Most recently, Simple Notch was updated on September 20, 2026 and Color Widgets on September 26, 2026.

---

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