Comparison

Widget Web 26 vs WidgetWorks

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

Head to head
About

Widget Web 26

Display websites and images directly on your iOS home and lock screens. Interact with web pages through links and special JS-Widgets, with features like geolocation and automatic updates. Customize appearance with transparent backgrounds, dark mode, and ad blocking.

Highlights
  • View websites in home screen widgets
  • Interactive JS-Widgets
  • Geolocation support
  • Transparent lock screen widgets
  • Automatic web page updates
  • Ad blocker
  • Customizable widget style
Features
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• View websites in a widget on the iOS home screen and lock screen. • To navigate, tap on web page links in the iOS widget. • Use special JS-Widgets with instant interaction. • Geolocation support for websites in widgets. • Transparent background for lock screen widgets is supported. • You can also view images from the internet in a widget, such as photo of the day. • The widget can automatically update the state of the web page. So you haven't missed any important information. • Choose a time interval to refresh the web page, or simply click on the widget to refresh it. • Use Dark Mode for any website to match your home screen style. • Use Ad Blocker to remove ads from your web page in a widget. • Customize the widget style to match your home screen wallpaper. • The functions of the widget can be customized by long pressing on it. ----------- Please don't rate it low because some web pages don't work, but write to support from the settings menu to fix it. _____________________________________ The following information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy link https://vitalek.app/widgetweb/privacyPolicy.html and Terms of Use link https://vitalek.app/widgetweb/termsOfUse.html • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

WidgetWorks

Create custom widgets to display real-time data from any website directly on your home screen. Explore a community gallery of widgets or build your own without coding. Stay informed with personalized feeds, scores, and updates.

Highlights
  • Custom widget creation
  • Real-time website data fetching
  • Community widget gallery
  • No-code widget builder
  • Personalized news and updates
  • Home screen customization
Read full description

Have you ever wished you could create a widget that displays exactly what you need, from any website or data source? WidgetWorks is your solution. STAY IN THE KNOW Keep your finger on the pulse of what matters most. Track essential numbers and updates from your favorite websites with ease. Whether it's the latest sports scores, shopping deals or personalized news feeds, WidgetWorks has you covered. Say goodbye to endless scrolling and toggling between apps and webpages – it's all at your fingertips! EXPLORE THE WIDGET WONDERLAND WidgetWorks Gallery is a treasure trove of inspiration waiting to be discovered. Dive into a vibrant and ever-growing collection of widgets created by our passionate community. From stock quotes to moon phase, you'll find the perfect widgets to suit your style and needs. Discover, customize, and make your home screen uniquely yours. CRAFT YOUR VERY OWN WIDGETS Our widget-building tool is a breeze to use. No coding or tech wizardry required! You can now effortlessly fetch real-time data from any website and design widgets that match your preferences perfectly. Personalize, experiment, and take control of your data, all within a few taps. Experience the magic of WidgetWorks and take your home screen to the next level. It's time to embrace a more dynamic, efficient, and fun way to interact with your iOS device. Download WidgetWorks today and let your creativity shine on your home screen! WidgetWorks includes an optional Pro subscription offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://widgetworks.app/privacy Terms of Service (EULA): https://apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Widget Web 264 screens
WidgetWorks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Widget Web 26 at every 6 weeks against WidgetWorks's every 8 months. Widget Web 26 also leads on ratings volume (167 vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Widget Web 26 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and WidgetWorks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Widget Web 26 against 4.3 for WidgetWorks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Web 26 has 167 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Widget Web 26's written reviews are positive against 67% of WidgetWorks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Web 26 ships an update every 6 weeks, WidgetWorks every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Widget Web 26 versus WidgetWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget Web 26WidgetWorks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (167 ratings)4.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings167 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVitaliy AlekseevSergey Mosko

Customer experience

Widget Web 26

All ratings167 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative26.0%

WidgetWorks

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Widget Web 26

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App constantly asks to rate it
  • Ad bubble in the bottom corner
  • White screen on page load since iOS 18
  • Widgets not showing up in the widget list
  • Widget loses its position in the webpage
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  • Scheduled refresh doesn't work
  • Widget only works the first time it's set
  • Pro version doesn't display all of crop area
  • Crop feature duplicates and crop lines show on widget
  • Widget shows white screen after refresh
  • Snapshot can slip on reload
  • Difficult to frame webcam photos, no useful preview
  • App takes up a large amount of storage
  • Cannot select the top part of the site due to modal window

Requested features

10 requests
  • Larger square widget option for iPads
  • Ability to interact with website through widget
  • Remove "widget web" caption
  • Allow trying premium features for one webpage
  • Add larger 4x2 widget size
Show 5 more
  • Backup saved widgets for import between devices
  • Ability to group widgets in categories
  • Option to adjust browser font size
  • iCloud support for storing links
  • Fix iOS 18 white screen issue

WidgetWorks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Widget Web 26

Subscriptions1
  • Super PRO3 Days trial$1.993 Months
One-time1
  • PRO Version$4.99
3 purchases

WidgetWorks

Subscriptions2
  • WidgetWorks Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • WidgetWorks Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • WidgetWorks Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Widget Web 26 free?
Widget Web 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WidgetWorks free?
WidgetWorks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widget Web 26 or WidgetWorks?
WidgetWorks is rated higher. Widget Web 26 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while WidgetWorks averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Widget Web 26 or WidgetWorks have ads?
Neither Widget Web 26 nor WidgetWorks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widget Web 26 or WidgetWorks?
Widget Web 26 ships an update every 6 weeks, and WidgetWorks every 8 months. Most recently, Widget Web 26 was updated on September 21, 2026 and WidgetWorks on June 6, 2026.

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