# Color Themes vs Interactive Widgets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Color Themes at 7K against Interactive Widgets's 27. Color Themes also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Interactive Widgets's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 45%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Themes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Interactive Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Color Themes against 4.1 for Interactive Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Themes has 7K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Color Themes's written reviews are positive against 56% of Interactive Widgets's.

Color Themes ships an update every 2 weeks, Interactive Widgets every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Themes | Interactive Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-themes-app-iconswidget/id1530002695/reviews)** | [4.1 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-widgets-widgetive/id6453025059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 349 MB | 438 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linn Nielsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446696965) | [Funn Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/646811578) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Themes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-themes-app-iconswidget/id1530002695)

Personalize your device with aesthetic themes, wallpapers, and custom icons. Create unique home and lock screens with a variety of widgets for iOS16. Express your style with endless customization options.

**Highlights:** Aesthetic themes and wallpapers, Customizable lock and home screen widgets, HD wallpaper collection, Personalized app icons, Variety of widget types, Easy setup and regular updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscribe for 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscribe | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 year subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Themes | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable home screen
- 💻 Variety of wallpapers and widgets
- 🎨 Aesthetic designs
- 🤩 Fun and creative app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features require paid subscription
- 🤔 Limited free options
- 🐛 Issues with setting up and applying themes
- 🙄 Misleading 'free' claims

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not functioning as expected
- Themes not applying correctly
- Subscription issues and lack of refunds

**Requested features**

- More free wallpapers and widgets
- Ability to customize text and colors
- Syncing of clock widget with device time
- Option to add own quotes and images


### Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-widgets-widgetive/id6453025059)

Enhance your mobile experience with a variety of interactive widgets for your home screen. Track health metrics, set event countdowns, play games, access tools, and display quotes. Customize their appearance to match your style.

**Highlights:** Interactive health and fitness widgets, Event countdown timers, Home screen games (Tic Tac Toe, Dice), Calculator and soundboard tools, Quotes and jokes display, Full widget customization (size, color, font)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetive Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widgetive Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Bundle | $59.99 | per year |
| Widgetive Premium Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Themes free?

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

### Is Interactive Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Themes or Interactive Widgets?

Color Themes is rated higher. Color Themes averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Interactive Widgets averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.

### Do Color Themes or Interactive Widgets have ads?

Both Color Themes and Interactive Widgets show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Themes or Interactive Widgets?

Color Themes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Interactive Widgets every 4 weeks. Most recently, Color Themes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Interactive Widgets 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.*