# DisplayNote Launcher vs Widgets 27

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DisplayNote Launcher at none against Widgets 27's 2. DisplayNote Launcher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). Widgets 27's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. DisplayNote Launcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

DisplayNote Launcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets 27 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DisplayNote Launcher ships an update every 6 weeks, Widgets 27 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DisplayNote Launcher | Widgets 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/displaynote-launcher/id1457712231/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-27/id6444178143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DisplayNote Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/540711786) | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) |

## What reviewers say

### DisplayNote Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/displaynote-launcher/id1457712231)

This app simplifies interaction with meeting room devices by offering one-touch call launching for various video conferencing tools. It allows secure wireless sign-on to displays, accessing personal meetings and files within the meeting space.

**Highlights:** One-touch call launching, Supports multiple video conferencing tools, Wireless and secure sign-on, Proximity detection, Access personal meetings and files, Verified by Microsoft

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Widgets 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-27/id6444178143)

Transform your lock screen into a dynamic hub with custom widgets. Add app shortcuts, contacts, photos, and health tracking directly to your lock screen. Personalize your device with a built-in wallpaper editor and a vast collection of exclusive wallpapers.

**Highlights:** App Shortcuts Widget, Contacts Widget, Photo Widget, Health Widget, Wallpaper Editor, Exclusive Wallpaper Collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip for week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip for one year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app
- 💡 Excellent and very good
- 💡 Wallpaper feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't save changes
- 🐛 Background doesn't remove
- 🐛 Dynamic island doesn't work
- 🐛 Time widget goes past 24 hours
- 🐛 Not all widgets work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Calendar widget keeps disappearing

**Requested features**

- Allow adding widgets
- Ability to type own quote


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DisplayNote Launcher free?

DisplayNote Launcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Widgets 27 free?

Widgets 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DisplayNote Launcher or Widgets 27?

DisplayNote Launcher is rated higher. DisplayNote Launcher averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Widgets 27 averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do DisplayNote Launcher or Widgets 27 have ads?

Neither DisplayNote Launcher nor Widgets 27 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DisplayNote Launcher or Widgets 27?

DisplayNote Launcher ships an update every 6 weeks, and Widgets 27 every 2 months. Most recently, DisplayNote Launcher was updated on September 24, 2026 and Widgets 27 on October 14, 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.*