# Widgetsmith vs Widget Studio  ‎

The clearest difference is ads: Widget Studio  ‎ at none against Widgetsmith's shown. Widget Studio  ‎ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Widgetsmith's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (772K vs 147). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Widget Studio  ‎ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. 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 4.6 for Widget Studio  ‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetsmith has 772K ratings behind it against 147, 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 100% of Widget Studio  ‎'s.

Widgetsmith ships an update fortnightly, Widget Studio  ‎ every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetsmith | Widget Studio  ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (772K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews) | [4.6 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio/id1560207403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **772K** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetsmith

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Productivity, #90 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 Studio  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio/id1560207403)

Create personalized iPhone Home Screen widgets with custom elements, fonts, colors, and photos. Add clocks, calendars, weather forecasts, and countdowns to your device. Choose from templates or design your own unique widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widget elements, Font and color selection, Weather forecast display, Countdown timers, Analog/digital clocks, Calendar view, Photo customization and slideshows, Over 80 preset templates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Quarterly) | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetsmith free?

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

### Is Widget Studio  ‎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetsmith or Widget Studio  ‎?

Widgetsmith and Widget Studio  ‎ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 772K and 147 ratings respectively.

### Do Widgetsmith or Widget Studio  ‎ have ads?

Widgetsmith shows ads; Widget Studio  ‎ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetsmith or Widget Studio  ‎?

Widgetsmith ships an update fortnightly, and Widget Studio  ‎ every 10 months. Most recently, Widgetsmith was updated on September 25, 2026 and Widget Studio  ‎ on September 24, 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.*