# Widget Box Interactive Widgets vs Brass

Widget Box Interactive Widgets and Brass both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Brass's written reviews are positive against 40% of Widget Box Interactive Widgets's. Brass also leads on chart position (#154 vs unranked) and ratings volume (188K vs 46K). Widget Box Interactive Widgets's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Box Interactive Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Brass sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. 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 Widget Box Interactive Widgets against 4.6 for Brass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46K and 188K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Widget Box Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 61% of Brass's.

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Brass every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Box Interactive Widgets | Brass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-interactive-widgets/id1527561558/reviews)** | [4.6 (188K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brass-icon-themes-and-widgets/id1533158013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46K | **188K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#154** |
| Size | 477 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FireArc Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658796782) | [Gorilla Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/415461469) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Box Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-interactive-widgets/id1527561558)

This app offers interactive Halloween-themed widgets, icons, themes, wallpapers, and fonts to customize your device. It features a unique StandBy mode widget for iOS 17, playable games directly on your home screen, and a dynamic search widget.

**Highlights:** Interactive Halloween widgets, iOS 17 StandBy Mode widget, Home screen games (Tic Tac Toe, Memory), Customizable fonts, HD wallpapers and themes, Themed icons, Dynamic search widget

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Widgets, Themes & More | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great customization options
- 👍 Variety of widgets and themes
- 💡 Ability to create custom widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of free features
- 🐛 Widgets not working as expected
- 🔋 Drains battery life

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or resetting
- Keyboard issues and incompatibility
- Charging widget not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to use own photos/images
- Better widget stability and reliability


### Brass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brass-icon-themes-and-widgets/id1533158013)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your device's home screen with custom aesthetic icons, themes, and widgets. Discover endless design options to replace default looks and express your unique style. Easily download and apply new looks to make your device stand out.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Aesthetic themes, Home screen widgets, Widget customization, Inspiration discovery, Personalize device

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brass Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Brass Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Brass Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Brass Premium | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Brass Premium | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Brass Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Brass Premium | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Brass Premium | $24.49 | per year |
| Brass Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Brass Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Great customization options
- 🎨 Vibrant and aesthetic themes
- 🆓 Free to use with ads
- 🔧 Easy to set up and use
- 🌟 Impressive widget and wallpaper features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited selection of app icons
- ⌚ Time-consuming to unlock each icon
- 🤖 Shortcuts instead of true icon replacements
- 🔕 Lack of badge notifications on shortcuts
- 🔒 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working/loading properly
- Inconsistent icon downloads
- Crashes and glitches during setup
- Profiles not installing correctly

**Requested features**

- Search function for themes and icons
- Option to download icons as images
- Ability to rearrange icon order
- Support for more apps/games
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Box Interactive Widgets free?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or Brass?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Widget Box Interactive Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Brass averages 4.6 from 188K ratings.

### Do Widget Box Interactive Widgets or Brass have ads?

Both Widget Box Interactive Widgets and Brass show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or Brass?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Brass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widget Box Interactive Widgets was updated on October 24, 2026 and Brass on October 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.*