Comparison

QR Code Scanner. vs Widget Custom HomeScreen

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Scanner.

Easily scan and read various types of QR codes, including contact information, website links, and email addresses. The app also allows you to create and share your own QR codes, keeping a history of all your scans.

Highlights
  • Scan and read QR codes
  • Create and share QR codes
  • Save scan history
  • Support for contact data (VCard, MeCard)
  • Support for URLs, email, and phone numbers
Features
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below is the features of this app Features + Scan/Read QR Code + Create and share QR codes + Save history of result scan Supported scan + contact Data (VCard, MeCard) + phone call number + URL (website link) + email + search address

About

Widget Custom HomeScreen

Personalize your iPhone or iPad with custom themes, icons, and widgets. Transform your home screen with aesthetic wallpapers and unique styles. Integrates with the Health app for fitness tracking widgets.

Highlights
  • Customizable widgets (small, medium, large)
  • Icon packs for custom shortcuts
  • Themed colors, fonts, and styles
  • 500+ 4K & HD Live wallpapers
  • Health app integration for fitness widgets
  • Step-by-step guides for setup
Features
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Make your iPhone or iPad look exactly the way you want it. Widget Custom HomeScreen is the all-in-one personalization app for iPhone and iPad — with 5,000+ icons, 500+ themes, animated widgets, full Lock Screen customization, and a library of 500+ 4K live wallpapers. Whether your style is minimal and clean, bold and colorful, or aesthetic and moody, you'll find a theme that feels like you. - WHAT'S INSIDE Widgets • Animated & static widgets — small, medium, and large • Lock Screen widgets (iOS 16 and above) • Health widgets — step count, move ring, exercise & stand from Apple Health Icons & Themes • 5,000+ custom icons, applied through the native iOS Shortcuts app • 500+ complete themes — each includes matching icons, wallpapers & widgets • Icon styles that complement iOS 26's Default, Dark, Tinted & Clear modes Wallpapers • 500+ 4K & HD live wallpapers • Aesthetic collections updated regularly - HOW IT WORKS Browse themes, tap one you love, and follow the simple step-by-step setup guide. Your Home Screen and Lock Screen transform in minutes. Icons work through iOS Shortcuts — no jailbreak or third-party tools required. - HEALTH & FITNESS WIDGETS Connect Widget Custom HomeScreen to Apple Health to show your daily step count, move ring, exercise minutes, and stand progress directly on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Compatible with all iPhones and iPads running iOS 14 or later. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Monthly: $9.99/month — includes a 3-day free trial • Yearly: $29.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation and renews automatically. Cancel anytime in iOS Settings at least 24 hours before the next renewal date. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when upgrading to a paid plan. Privacy Policy: https://widgetsapp.net/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://widgetsapp.net/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Have a feature request or need help? We'd love to hear from you: https://support.widgetsapp.net/support/tickets/new

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner.4 screens
Widget Custom HomeScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Scanner. at 100% against Widget Custom HomeScreen's 26%. QR Code Scanner. also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Widget Custom HomeScreen's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). On price and device support 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. Widget Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QR Code Scanner. asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Scanner. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Custom HomeScreen has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QR Code Scanner.'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Widget Custom HomeScreen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner. ships an update every 16 months, Widget Custom HomeScreen monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
QR Code Scanner. versus Widget Custom HomeScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner.Widget Custom HomeScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.1 (2.8K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings32.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBustomi .GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP

Customer experience

QR Code Scanner.

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Widget Custom HomeScreen

All ratings2,758 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral12.0%
Negative61.7%

Bugs and requests

QR Code Scanner.

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Widget Custom HomeScreen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets not saving properly
  • App icons not working as expected
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free widget options
  • Improved organization and search
  • Halloween and Christmas themed widgets

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Scanner.

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Widget Custom HomeScreen

Subscriptions3
  • Widget CustomHomeScreen:weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Widget Custom HomeScreen: PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Widget$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Buy any one theme or icon pack$4.99
  • Limited Time Special Offer$9.99
  • Widget App Lifetime Offer$19.99

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner. free?
QR Code Scanner. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widget Custom HomeScreen free?
Widget Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner. or Widget Custom HomeScreen?
QR Code Scanner. is rated higher. QR Code Scanner. averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Widget Custom HomeScreen averages 4.1 from 2.8K ratings.
Do QR Code Scanner. or Widget Custom HomeScreen have ads?
Widget Custom HomeScreen shows ads; QR Code Scanner. does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner. or Widget Custom HomeScreen?
QR Code Scanner. ships an update every 16 months, and Widget Custom HomeScreen monthly. Most recently, QR Code Scanner. was updated on September 25, 2026 and Widget Custom HomeScreen on October 11, 2026.

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