# Widgetsmith vs My Widgets

The clearest difference is update cadence: Widgetsmith at fortnightly against My Widgets's every 3 months. Widgetsmith also leads on ratings volume (772K vs 338) and review sentiment (72% vs 51%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and My Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Widgetsmith against 4.5 for My Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetsmith has 772K ratings behind it against 338, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Widgetsmith's written reviews are positive against 51% of My Widgets's.

Widgetsmith ships an update fortnightly, My Widgets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetsmith | My Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (772K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews)** | [4.5 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-widgets-widget-themes/id1541508760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **772K** | 338 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) | [苏娟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327776332) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Productivity, #86 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Personalize your device with highly customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Showcase photos, track events, display weather, and launch apps directly from your widgets. Includes a wallpaper library and tools for theming.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Home and lock screen personalization, Photo display, Event countdowns, Weather forecasts, App launching widgets, Theming tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Allows for aesthetic home screen design
- 🤩 Great for organizing and personalizing
- 🥰 Helpful for improving phone appearance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets turning grey or not working
- 🤔 Inability to remove 'Widgetsmith' label
- 🤨 Limited customization options for free users
- 😕 Inconsistent widget behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets randomly turning grey or blank
- Calendar and time widgets not updating correctly
- App crashing or not opening
- Issues with photo widgets not displaying images

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose specific photos for widgets
- Option to adjust photo rotation interval
- Custom color selection tool
- Customizable widget labels
- Transparent widget backgrounds


### My Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-widgets-widget-themes/id1541508760)

Personalize your iOS device with customizable widgets for your lock screen and desktop. Add photos, track holidays and birthdays, and display your calendar. Integrate with HealthKit to visualize your step data.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets, Desktop widgets, Photo slideshows, Holiday reminders, Birthday reminders, Calendar display, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetsmith free?

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

### Is My Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetsmith or My Widgets?

Widgetsmith is rated higher. Widgetsmith averages 4.6 out of 5 from 772K ratings, while My Widgets averages 4.5 from 338 ratings.

### Do Widgetsmith or My Widgets have ads?

Both Widgetsmith and My Widgets show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetsmith or My Widgets?

Widgetsmith ships an update fortnightly, and My Widgets every 3 months. Most recently, Widgetsmith was updated on September 27, 2026 and My Widgets on September 23, 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.*