# Photo Widget vs Widgify

Photo Widget and Widgify both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Photo Widget's written reviews are positive against 39% of Widgify's. Photo Widget also leads on ratings volume (168K vs 21K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Widgify sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Photo Widget against 4.6 for Widgify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widget has 168K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Photo Widget's written reviews are positive against 39% of Widgify's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget | Widgify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-theme-wallpapers/id1530149106/reviews) | [4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgifywidget-and-wallpapers/id6449579793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **71.6% of reviews** | 39.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #100 | **#63** |
| Size | 452 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Photo Widget Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542069599) | [SunnyScorpio(HK)Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869594273) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-theme-wallpapers/id1530149106)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily personalize your iPhone and iPad with custom wallpapers, widgets, and app icons. Create unique themes, design DIY wallpapers with AI assistance, and sync your entire Apple ecosystem.

**Highlights:** All-in-One Home & Lock Screen Customization, Stylish and functional widgets, Complete themes with one-tap application, DIY wallpaper creation with AI, iPad and Apple Watch support, Weekly content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| foto for 1 artist | $3.99 | per month |
| foto 1 artist | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| foto for 2 artists | $7.95 | per month |
| foto 2 artists | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| foto for 3 artists | $11.95 | per month |
| foto 3 artists | $14.95 | per month |
| foto for 4 artists | $15.95 | per month |
| foto 4 artists | $19.95 | per month |
| foto for 5 artists | $19.95 | per month |
| foto for 6 artists | $23.90 | per month |
| foto 5 artists | $24.95 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| foto for 7 artists | $27.90 | per month |
| foto for 8 artists | $31.90 | per month |
| foto for 9 artists | $35.90 | per month |
| foto for 10 artists | $39.90 | per month |
| foto for 13 artists | $51.00 | per month |
| foto for 14 artists | $55.00 | per month |
| item purchase - basic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Goods | $0.99 | one-time |
| theme purchase - basic | $1.49 | one-time |
| Basic Goods | $1.69 | one-time |
| Plus Goods | $2.39 | one-time |
| Special Goods | $3.09 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent free app with no in-app purchases
- 🤩 Highly customizable home screen and widgets
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Wide variety of free themes and designs
- 📷 Ability to use own photos for widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search functionality, only by color
- 🔒 Account required to save custom settings
- 🔁 Widgets sometimes display the same photo repeatedly
- 🤯 Confusing process to hide original app icons

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up in list to add to home screen
- Widgets randomly turning black or not loading properly
- App icons disappearing after customization

**Requested features**

- Add a search bar to find themes/widgets by name
- Allow custom naming of widgets
- Implement a dark mode option
- Add more free premium-quality themes and designs
- Improve widget customization options (e.g. cropping, resizing)


### Widgify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgifywidget-and-wallpapers/id6449579793)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #73 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your phone with a vast collection of live wallpapers and customizable widgets. Create unique home screens with decorative, audio, and interactive options. Collaborate with friends on shared widgets and enjoy virtual pet features.

**Highlights:** Live wallpapers, Customizable widgets, StandBy widgets, Interactive widgets, Virtual pet, AI drawing wallpaper generator, Collaborative widgets

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgify Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgify Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgify Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgify Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgify Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Widgify Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Widgify Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Widgify Quarterly | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Widgify Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Widgify Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Widgify Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth animations and component transitions
- 🎨 Variety of customizable wallpapers and widgets
- 🔨 Ability to create DIY live wallpapers
- 📊 Helpful task progress tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Reliance on AI-generated art for some features
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and compatibility issues with certain devices
- 📱 Lack of search functionality to find desired content

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working after some time
- App crashing or not loading properly
- Live wallpapers getting stuck as static images
- Charging feature not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Expand free content options
- Improve search and browsing experience
- Add more diverse style options beyond cute/aesthetic
- Fix bugs and improve overall stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget free?

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

### Is Widgify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget or Widgify?

Photo Widget and Widgify are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 168K and 21K ratings respectively.

### Do Photo Widget or Widgify have ads?

Both Photo Widget and Widgify show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widget or Widgify?

Photo Widget ships an update weekly, and Widgify weekly. Most recently, Photo Widget was updated on September 29, 2026 and Widgify on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Photo Widget or Widgify?

Photo Widget currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and Widgify at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*