# Surge 5 vs Widgets for Stripe

The clearest difference is update cadence: Widgets for Stripe at every 3 days against Surge 5's monthly. Widgets for Stripe also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 52%). Surge 5's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 44) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Surge 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Widgets for Stripe sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.1 for Surge 5 against 4.2 for Widgets for Stripe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surge 5 has 1K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Surge 5's written reviews are positive against 79% of Widgets for Stripe's.

Surge 5 ships an update monthly, Widgets for Stripe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surge 5 | Widgets for Stripe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-5/id1442620678/reviews) | **[4.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-stripe-stats/id6736368594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Surge Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442620677) | [Juanjo Valino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552752501) |

## What reviewers say

### Surge 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-5/id1442620678)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #28 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This advanced network utility allows developers to intercept, process, and forward network traffic. It offers deep control over connections, including URL redirection, local file mapping, and HTTPS decryption. Ideal for debugging and network analysis.

**Highlights:** Network connection takeover, Modify network requests/responses, Forward traffic to other proxies, Intercept and save network data, Decrypt HTTPS traffic, Rule-based forwarding, Ad blocking by domain

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Surge Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Widgets for Stripe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-stripe-stats/id6736368594)

Visualize your business's financial performance with customizable widgets for iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Track revenue, MRR, and other key metrics with clear charts and graphs. Ideal for quick business insights and social media sharing.

**Highlights:** Revenue display, Interactive charts, MRR tracking, Grid contribution graph, Multiple project support, Customizable time frames

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surge 5 free?

Surge 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widgets for Stripe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Surge 5 or Widgets for Stripe?

Widgets for Stripe is rated higher. Surge 5 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Widgets for Stripe averages 4.2 from 44 ratings.

### Do Surge 5 or Widgets for Stripe have ads?

Neither Surge 5 nor Widgets for Stripe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Surge 5 or Widgets for Stripe?

Surge 5 ships an update monthly, and Widgets for Stripe every 3 days. Most recently, Surge 5 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Widgets for Stripe on November 8, 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.*