# Color Widgets vs Widgets Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Color Widgets at 64% against Widgets Maker's 28%. Color Widgets also leads on ratings volume (524K vs 203) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Widgets Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Widgets Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Widgets has 524K ratings behind it against 203, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Color Widgets's written reviews are positive against 28% of Widgets Maker's.

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, Widgets Maker every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Widgets | Widgets Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277/reviews)** | [4.3 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-maker/id1532728121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 203 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Charms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415314982) | [开学 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529578685) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Utilities, #106 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Personalize your device's home and lock screens with custom widgets, icon packs, themes, and wallpapers. Choose from thousands of pre-designed options or create your own unique look.

**Highlights:** Unlimited widget customization, Thousands of predesigned widgets, Custom icon packs, 14,000+ themes and wallpapers, Daily new themes, Photo widgets, Health data integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Widgets Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $21.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good customization options
- 🎨 Aesthetic themes and widgets
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many pro features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Widgets not always working correctly
- 🔋 Battery percentage inaccurate
- 🤔 Complicated icon installation process
- 🤔 Difficulty adding multiple widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets displaying incorrect time and battery
- Widgets causing performance issues and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing widgets

**Requested features**

- More free icon and widget options
- Ability to edit font colors and positions
- Option to create custom widgets
- Improved calendar and weather widget support
- Easier way to manage and switch between widgets


### Widgets Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-maker/id1532728121)

Create personalized widgets for your iOS home screen with custom styles, fonts, themes, and background images. Easily set up exclusive widgets in just three steps. Unlock unlimited access to all Pro functions with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Dozens of custom widget styles, Create personalized widgets, Modify fonts, theme colors, and backgrounds, Simple and fast setup (3 steps), Unlimited access to Pro functions (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Widgets Maker PRO | $1.49 | per month |
| Widget Style A Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style B Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style C Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style D Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style F Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style E Series | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Cute design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⏱️ Time/battery display issues
- 💰 Too many paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Widget display issues
- Time and battery not updating correctly
- Crashes on certain actions

**Requested features**

- More free widgets
- Ability to create custom widgets
- Improved time and battery accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Widgets free?

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

### Is Widgets Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Widgets or Widgets Maker?

Color Widgets is rated higher. Color Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 524K ratings, while Widgets Maker averages 4.3 from 203 ratings.

### Do Color Widgets or Widgets Maker have ads?

Both Color Widgets and Widgets Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Widgets or Widgets Maker?

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, and Widgets Maker every 11 days. Most recently, Color Widgets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Widgets Maker on September 13, 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.*