# Desktop List vs Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App

The clearest difference is rating: Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App at 4.7 against Desktop List's 3.0. Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1). Desktop List's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Desktop List ships an update weekly, Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop List | Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-list/id1512924311/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-kit-icon-wallpaper-app/id1571099447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 51.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 39 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓庆 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268921589) | [Qianyan Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571099449) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-list/id1512924311)

Transform your mobile device by placing plans and lists directly onto your home screen or lock screen as dynamic wallpapers. Organize notes, photos, shortcuts, and track important dates and fitness goals with customizable widgets and live photo wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Dynamic lock screen wallpapers, Customizable desktop widgets, Note and to-do list creation, Photo frame widget, Quick start shortcuts, Countdown timer for important dates, Step tracking and cumulative days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy member | $0.99 | one-time |


### Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-kit-icon-wallpaper-app/id1571099447)

Easily download and customize app icons, themes, and widgets to personalize your iPhone's home screen. Replace boring default icons with unique designs and add functional, aesthetic widgets for a fresh look.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Theme changer, Widget customization, Home screen personalization, Thousands of icon options, Weather widget

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgets Kit Weekly Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgets Kit Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgets Kit Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Widgets Kit Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Widgets Kit Special Offer | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable home screen
- 👍 Variety of wallpapers and widgets
- 🌟 Helps make phone look more unique

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features require payment
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🤔 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not functioning properly
- Paid content not unlocking as expected

**Requested features**

- More free wallpapers and widgets
- Ability to preview paid content before purchase
- Simpler, more user-friendly interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop List free?

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

### Is Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App free?

Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Desktop List or Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App?

Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App is rated higher. Desktop List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Desktop List or Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App have ads?

Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App shows ads; Desktop List does not.

### Which is updated more often, Desktop List or Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App?

Desktop List ships an update weekly, and Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Desktop List was updated on November 3, 2026 and Widgets Kit Icon Wallpaper App on November 12, 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.*