# PictureWidget vs Widgets by Widgetbot

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PictureWidget | Widgets by Widgetbot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturewidget/id1480482540/reviews) | **[3.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-by-widgetbot/id1532591614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atsushi Ezaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099847684) | [Air Apps Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316153435) |

## What reviewers say

### PictureWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturewidget/id1480482540)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Widgets by Widgetbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-by-widgetbot/id1532591614)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Air Apps One - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $199.99 | per month |


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