# Color Widgets vs Custom Widget Maker for iPhone

The clearest difference is ads: Custom Widget Maker for iPhone at none against Color Widgets's shown. Custom Widget Maker for iPhone also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Color Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (524K vs 8) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 Custom Widget Maker for iPhone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Custom Widget Maker for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Widgets has 524K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, Custom Widget Maker for iPhone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Widgets | Custom Widget Maker for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-widget-maker-for-iphone/id1553737228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Charms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415314982) | [Alexey Plekhanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/543015684) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Free · Utilities, #110 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


### Custom Widget Maker for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-widget-maker-for-iphone/id1553737228)

Easily create personalized widgets for your iPhone's Home Screen. Customize fonts, colors, and backgrounds to make your device unique. Express yourself and enjoy a brighter, more personal phone experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom widgets, Modify fonts, Change colors, Set background pictures, Easy Home Screen setup, Personalize phone appearance

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Maker Pro Customizer 14 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Widgets free?

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

### Is Custom Widget Maker for iPhone free?

Custom Widget Maker for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Widgets or Custom Widget Maker for iPhone?

Custom Widget Maker for iPhone is rated higher. Color Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 524K ratings, while Custom Widget Maker for iPhone averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Color Widgets or Custom Widget Maker for iPhone have ads?

Color Widgets shows ads; Custom Widget Maker for iPhone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Widgets or Custom Widget Maker for iPhone?

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, and Custom Widget Maker for iPhone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Color Widgets was updated on September 26, 2026 and Custom Widget Maker for iPhone on August 27, 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.*