# Widget Box Interactive Widgets vs Icon, Widgets & Themes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Widget Box Interactive Widgets at free with in-app purchases against Icon, Widgets & Themes's subscription. Widget Box Interactive Widgets also leads on ratings volume (46K vs 12K). Icon, Widgets & Themes's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 40%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Icon, Widgets & Themes sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget Box Interactive Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46K and 12K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Widget Box Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 61% of Icon, Widgets & Themes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, Icon, Widgets & Themes fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Box Interactive Widgets | Icon, Widgets & Themes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-interactive-widgets/id1527561558/reviews)** | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-widgets-and-themes/id1539905300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 477 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FireArc Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658796782) | [Peter Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470445840) |

## 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


### Icon, Widgets & Themes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-widgets-and-themes/id1539905300)

Personalize your phone's home screen with a vast collection of custom icons, wallpapers, and widgets. Transform your device's aesthetic with pre-designed themes or create your own unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Hand-made icons, Wallpapers, Widgets, Pre-designed themes, Multiple icon styles

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Lite Weekly 9 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly 19 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Normal | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Customizable home screen
- 💻 Works on older devices
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🙅‍♀️ No free option
- 🤦‍♀️ Forced to pay for premium
- 🤑 Outrageous pricing
- 🤖 Overwhelming ads

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free wallpapers and icons
- More free customization options
- Ability to create 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 Icon, Widgets & Themes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or Icon, Widgets & Themes?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Widget Box Interactive Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Icon, Widgets & Themes averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do Widget Box Interactive Widgets or Icon, Widgets & Themes have ads?

Both Widget Box Interactive Widgets and Icon, Widgets & Themes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Box Interactive Widgets or Icon, Widgets & Themes?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and Icon, Widgets & Themes fortnightly. Most recently, Widget Box Interactive Widgets was updated on September 25, 2026 and Icon, Widgets & Themes on September 25, 2026.

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