# Widgetsmith vs Duebase

The clearest difference is ads: Duebase at none against Widgetsmith's shown. Widgetsmith's advantage is chart position (#37 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Duebase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetsmith ships an update every 2 weeks, Duebase fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetsmith | Duebase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (777K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **777K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) | [Daulyn Rosado](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790672483) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetsmith

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Productivity, #97 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


### Duebase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duebase/id6790672481)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Duebase Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Duebase Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetsmith free?

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

### Is Duebase free?

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

### Do Widgetsmith or Duebase have ads?

Widgetsmith shows ads; Duebase does not.

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

Widgetsmith ships an update every 2 weeks, and Duebase fortnightly. Most recently, Widgetsmith was updated on October 21, 2026 and Duebase on October 10, 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.*