# Color Widgets vs Widget Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Color Widgets at 4.6 against Widget Manager's 3.0. Color Widgets also leads on ratings volume (524K vs 2) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). Widget Manager's advantage is update cadence (weekly 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 Widget Manager 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Widgets has 524K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, Widget Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Widgets | Widget Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-manager-diy-widgets/id1534992228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Digital Charms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415314982) | [FortuneCan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534992230) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Utilities, #117 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


### Widget Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-manager-diy-widgets/id1534992228)

Design custom widgets for your mobile device's home screen. Personalize themes, photos, and dates to create a unique look for your phone.

**Highlights:** Custom widget design, Home screen themes, Photo widgets, Date widgets, Mobile device personalization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级VIP服务 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Widgets free?

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

### Is Widget Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Widgets or Widget Manager?

Color Widgets is rated higher. Color Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 524K ratings, while Widget Manager averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Color Widgets or Widget Manager have ads?

Both Color Widgets and Widget Manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Widgets or Widget Manager?

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, and Widget Manager weekly. Most recently, Color Widgets was updated on September 28, 2026 and Widget Manager on June 4, 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.*