# Widgetsmith vs Widget Custom HomeScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Widgetsmith at 72% against Widget Custom HomeScreen's 26%. Widgetsmith also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Widget Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetsmith holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetsmith has 772K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Widgetsmith's written reviews are positive against 26% of Widget Custom HomeScreen's.

Widgetsmith ships an update fortnightly, Widget Custom HomeScreen monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetsmith | Widget Custom HomeScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (772K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **772K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetsmith

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Productivity, #83 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


### Widget Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348)

Personalize your iPhone or iPad with custom themes, icons, and widgets. Transform your home screen with aesthetic wallpapers and unique styles. Integrates with the Health app for fitness tracking widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets (small, medium, large), Icon packs for custom shortcuts, Themed colors, fonts, and styles, 500+ 4K & HD Live wallpapers, Health app integration for fitness widgets, Step-by-step guides for setup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget CustomHomeScreen:weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Custom HomeScreen: PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget | $29.99 | per year |
| Buy any one theme or icon pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget App Lifetime Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable widgets
- 👍 Aesthetic options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for most features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not saving properly
- App icons not working as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Improved organization and search
- Halloween and Christmas themed widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetsmith free?

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

### Is Widget Custom HomeScreen free?

Widget Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widgetsmith or Widget Custom HomeScreen?

Widgetsmith is rated higher. Widgetsmith averages 4.6 out of 5 from 772K ratings, while Widget Custom HomeScreen averages 4.1 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Widgetsmith or Widget Custom HomeScreen have ads?

Both Widgetsmith and Widget Custom HomeScreen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetsmith or Widget Custom HomeScreen?

Widgetsmith ships an update fortnightly, and Widget Custom HomeScreen monthly. Most recently, Widgetsmith was updated on September 25, 2026 and Widget Custom HomeScreen 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.*