# Color Widgets vs Smart Color Widgets and Clock

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Color Widgets at 529K against Smart Color Widgets and Clock's 21. Color Widgets also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Smart Color Widgets and Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 529K ratings behind it against 21, 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 50% of Smart Color Widgets and Clock's.

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, Smart Color Widgets and Clock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Widgets | Smart Color Widgets and Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (529K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277/reviews)** | [4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-color-widgets-and-clock/id1533408192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **529K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#110** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Charms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415314982) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Free · Utilities, #141 Top Grossing · 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


### Smart Color Widgets and Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-color-widgets-and-clock/id1533408192)

Personalize your iPhone home screen and Lock Screen with customizable widgets. Choose from hundreds of pre-designed options or create your own with custom backgrounds, colors, and styles. Track your health and steps directly from your screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Hundreds of pre-designed widgets, Health widget integration, Step counter widget, Digital and analog clocks, Battery life widget, Customizable backgrounds and colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Color Widget | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Widgets free?

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

### Is Smart Color Widgets and Clock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Widgets or Smart Color Widgets and Clock?

Color Widgets is rated higher. Color Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 529K ratings, while Smart Color Widgets and Clock averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.

### Do Color Widgets or Smart Color Widgets and Clock have ads?

Both Color Widgets and Smart Color Widgets and Clock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Widgets or Smart Color Widgets and Clock?

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, and Smart Color Widgets and Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Color Widgets was updated on November 11, 2026 and Smart Color Widgets and Clock on November 3, 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.*