# Widget Box Interactive Widgets vs Themify

The clearest difference is monetization model: Widget Box Interactive Widgets at free with in-app purchases against Themify's subscription. Widget Box Interactive Widgets also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Themify's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Themify sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Themify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Themify has 342K ratings behind it against 46K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Widget Box Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 45% of Themify's.

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Themify fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Box Interactive Widgets | Themify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-interactive-widgets/id1527561558/reviews) | [4.6 (342K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themify-widget-and-icon-themes/id1534126062/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46K | **342K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **44.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 477 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FireArc Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658796782) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## 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


### Themify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themify-widget-and-icon-themes/id1534126062)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #13 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Customize your phone's home and lock screens with a vast collection of icons, themes, wallpapers, and interactive widgets. Personalize your device with unique designs, track activities, and even add digital pets.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Theme Maker, 2000+ Icon Packs, Live and Still Wallpapers, Apple Health Integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Themify Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌺 Aesthetically pleasing themes and designs
- 🔍 Wide variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to customize home screen and icons
- 💻 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features and content locked behind paywall
- 🔗 App icons open through Safari, causing delays and issues
- 🚫 Inability to fully customize icons for all apps
- 🔔 Lack of notification badges on custom icons
- ⏱️ Lengthy process to set up individual icons

**Reported bugs**

- Some themes/widgets not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing icons
- Glitches when switching between themes

**Requested features**

- Search function to find themes/icons easier
- Ability to save custom icon designs
- More free widget and icon options
- Seamless integration with apps without Safari redirect
- Notification badge support for custom icons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Box Interactive Widgets free?

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

### Is Themify free?

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

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

Widget Box Interactive Widgets and Themify are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 46K and 342K ratings respectively.

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

Widget Box Interactive Widgets shows ads; Themify does not.

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

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Themify fortnightly. Most recently, Widget Box Interactive Widgets was updated on September 26, 2026 and Themify on September 26, 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.*