Comparison

WidgetPack vs QRbator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WidgetPack

Design custom widgets for your homescreen using the power of Shortcuts. Utilize built-in elements like images and text, or create unique designs from scratch. Display any information directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Create custom widgets
  • Utilize Shortcuts integration
  • Modify built-in examples
  • Design from scratch
  • Add images and symbols
  • Apply colors and effects
Features
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Create your own Widgets with Shortcuts. With WidgetPack you can use the power of Shortcuts to design your own widgets. Use and modify the built-in examples to get started, or create a widget from scratch and unleash your creativity. WidgetPack has many elements built-in including images, symbols, text and more. All the elements can be transformed with shadow, colors and effects to create exactly the widgets you want. Shortcuts integration means you can take any kind of information and display it on your homescreen.

About

QRbator

Features
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QRbator is your smart QR code scanner and manager. Quickly scan QR and barcodes and save them directly on your device. Fully offline, no cloud, no ads. With QRbator, you can not only scan codes but also name them, add tags and notes, and find them easily when needed. Whether it's Wi-Fi access, event tickets, product details, or business cards – everything stays organized. Export your codes for backup, copy or share their content with a single tap. All data remains on your device – QRbator is fully privacy-friendly and secure by design. Perfect for personal and business use. Organize your QR codes long term, without relying on cloud services or internet access. Download QRbator now and stay in control of your QR codes at all times.

Screenshots

WidgetPack2 screens
QRbator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QRbator at Free against WidgetPack's $4.99. QRbator also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). WidgetPack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QRbator is free to download; WidgetPack costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WidgetPack ships an update weekly, QRbator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WidgetPack versus QRbator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgetPackQRbator
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBouke van der Bijlnewcubator GmbH

In-app purchases

None

WidgetPack

No in-app purchases

None

QRbator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WidgetPack free?
WidgetPack costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRbator free?
QRbator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WidgetPack or QRbator have ads?
Neither WidgetPack nor QRbator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WidgetPack or QRbator?
WidgetPack ships an update weekly, and QRbator every 2 months. Most recently, WidgetPack was updated on October 7, 2026 and QRbator on October 5, 2026.

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