# Widgetsmith vs Themes

Widgetsmith and Themes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Widgetsmith's written reviews are positive against 19% of Themes's. Widgetsmith also leads on ratings volume (772K vs 2.1K) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Themes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 Themes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetsmith has 772K ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 19% of Themes's.

Widgetsmith ships an update fortnightly, Themes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetsmith | Themes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (772K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-icon-changer-plus-widget/id1569379140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **772K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) | [42Taps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569379142) |

## 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


### Themes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-icon-changer-plus-widget/id1569379140)

Personalize your mobile device with custom app icons, aesthetic themes, and widgets. Easily change your Home Screen's look and feel with a variety of options and new content added daily. Create your unique style with icon packs and matching wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Aesthetic themes, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Icon packs, Custom wallpapers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Widget/Icon Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Widgets Themes &  Icon | $11.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Quick installation
- 💡 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loading issues
- Duplicate app icons
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free themes and icons
- Batch icon installation
- Undo/revert functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetsmith free?

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

### Is Themes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetsmith or Themes?

Widgetsmith is rated higher. Widgetsmith averages 4.6 out of 5 from 772K ratings, while Themes averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Widgetsmith or Themes have ads?

Both Widgetsmith and Themes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetsmith or Themes?

Widgetsmith ships an update fortnightly, and Themes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Widgetsmith was updated on September 25, 2026 and Themes on September 21, 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.*