Comparison

PictureWidget vs Widgets by Widgetbot

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

Head to head
About

PictureWidget

Easily display your favorite photos on your home screen widgets. Register unlimited photos, select up to 12 to show, and customize widget appearance with various display formats and sizes. Supports dark mode and app icon changes.

Highlights
  • Register unlimited photos
  • Select up to 12 photos for widgets
  • Multiple widget display formats
  • Customizable widget sizes
  • Dark mode support
  • App icon customization
Features
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PictureWidget to display your favorite photos in a widget The Basics in Three Steps Register your photos in the app 2. select the photo you want to display on the widget 3. enable and display the widget Detailed usage About photo registration There is no limit to the number of photos that can be registered in the app The number of cards that can be registered at one time is limited to 5 Sort by pressing and holding Delete from the top right button Change the list size (2 columns, 4 columns, detail) Memos can be registered in the detail view Selecting a photo to display in the widget Up to 12 sheets If you want to clear all your selections, you can do so from the menu after pressing and holding the register button. Widgets for the home screen Simple view  Text Display: With or without  Display format: Normal, shuffle Multiview  Display format: Normal, shuffle Calendar View The display of widgets The following settings are available on the settings screen  Display format: list type, photo type  Size: Landscape, square, vertical  Shooting date and note display  Photo Zoom Other Theme Color Dark mode (Automatic, Light, Dark) App icon change Photo view function

About

Widgets by Widgetbot

Personalize your device with custom widgets. Add photos, change fonts, and create unique color schemes to make your home screen stand out. Explore extensive customization options to express your style.

Highlights
  • Create custom widgets
  • Add photos to widgets
  • Edit widget fonts
  • Design custom color schemes
  • Unlimited use with Pro
  • Ad-free experience with Pro
Features
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Create and customize your own widgets. Add photos to your widgets, edit their font, create your own color-scheme, and so much more. Note: The free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. PRO FEATURES: • All Air Apps • Unlimited use • 100% Ad-free • All features Choose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: 1-week Subscription - USD4.99 1-month Subscription - USD9.99 1-year Subscription - USD69.99 Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of each current subscription period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airappsco Twitter: https://twitter.com/airappsco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airappsco Privacy Policy: https://airapps.co/privacy Terms Of Use: https://airapps.co/terms Support: support@airapps.co

Screenshots

PictureWidget4 screens
Widgets by Widgetbot4 screens

Verdict

The call

PictureWidget and Widgets by Widgetbot both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Widgets by Widgetbot's written reviews are positive against 15% of PictureWidget's. Widgets by Widgetbot also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 3). PictureWidget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Widgets by Widgetbot sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PictureWidget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for PictureWidget against 3.8 for Widgets by Widgetbot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets by Widgetbot has 51 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of PictureWidget's written reviews are positive against 50% of Widgets by Widgetbot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PictureWidget ships an update every 2 weeks, Widgets by Widgetbot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PictureWidget versus Widgets by Widgetbot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPictureWidgetWidgets by Widgetbot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)3.8 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings351 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtsushi EzakiAir Apps Systems

Customer experience

PictureWidget

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative75.0%

Widgets by Widgetbot

All ratings51 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PictureWidget

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Widgets by Widgetbot

Subscriptions12
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$9.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Air Apps One - 1 Year$69.991 Year
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month$199.991 Month

Questions

Is PictureWidget free?
PictureWidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widgets by Widgetbot free?
Widgets by Widgetbot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PictureWidget or Widgets by Widgetbot?
Widgets by Widgetbot is rated higher. PictureWidget averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Widgets by Widgetbot averages 3.8 from 51 ratings.
Do PictureWidget or Widgets by Widgetbot have ads?
Both PictureWidget and Widgets by Widgetbot show ads.
Which is updated more often, PictureWidget or Widgets by Widgetbot?
PictureWidget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Widgets by Widgetbot every 5 weeks. Most recently, PictureWidget was updated on September 16, 2026 and Widgets by Widgetbot on September 26, 2026.

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