# GitBuddy vs Widgelytics

The clearest difference is rating: GitBuddy at 5.0 against Widgelytics's 4.4. GitBuddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Widgelytics's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgelytics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GitBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

GitBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgelytics has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GitBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, Widgelytics fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GitBuddy | Widgelytics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitbuddy/id1483097611/reviews)** | [4.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgelytics-social-widgets/id1592659280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applitom](https://appshunter.io/developer/365768941) | [Niels van Straaten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592659282) |

## What reviewers say

### GitBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitbuddy/id1483097611)

Follow GitHub developers and view their recent activities and contribution graphs in a unified feed. Explore individual developer profiles for more detailed information. More features are planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Follow GitHub developers, View latest activities, See contribution graphs, Unified activity feed, Developer profile details

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Widgelytics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgelytics-social-widgets/id1592659280)

Display your social media analytics directly on your device's home screen. Track followers, subscribers, and likes across various platforms with customizable widgets. Personalize your home screen with endless design options.

**Highlights:** Analytics widgets for home screen, Track followers and subscribers, Support for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Customizable widget designs, Track likes and growth, Endless design options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GitBuddy free?

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

### Is Widgelytics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GitBuddy or Widgelytics?

GitBuddy is rated higher. GitBuddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Widgelytics averages 4.4 from 65 ratings.

### Do GitBuddy or Widgelytics have ads?

Neither GitBuddy nor Widgelytics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GitBuddy or Widgelytics?

GitBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Widgelytics fortnightly. Most recently, GitBuddy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Widgelytics on November 3, 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.*