# Color Widgets vs Transparent Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Color Widgets at 4.6 against Transparent Widget's 3.7. Color Widgets also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (524K vs 51). Transparent Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Transparent Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Widgets has 524K ratings behind it against 51, 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 46% of Transparent Widget's.

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, Transparent Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Widgets | Transparent Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277/reviews)** | [3.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-widget-onewidget/id1557099892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Charms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415314982) | [Chengdu Reinvent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250290964) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Utilities, #116 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


### Transparent Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-widget-onewidget/id1557099892)

Create custom widgets with clear backgrounds for your home screen. Easily add and position widgets, choosing from various styles and customizing names. Personalize your device's look with a unique and clean aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Transparent widget backgrounds, Customizable widget names and styles, Easy widget positioning, Screenshot upload for background setup, Multiple widget styles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro (Quarterly) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro (Yearly) | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Transparent widgets
- 👍 No app name on widgets
- 💡 Customizable wallpapers
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alignment issues with widgets
- 🐛 Widgets not updating automatically
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🐛 Inability to select widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not displaying properly
- Blank widgets with black/white borders
- Clock widget not working
- Inability to delete widgets
- App not showing up in widget selection

**Requested features**

- More widget options
- Ability to change font style
- Support for iPad
- Customizable widget colors
- 12-hour time format option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Widgets free?

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

### Is Transparent Widget free?

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

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

Color Widgets is rated higher. Color Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 524K ratings, while Transparent Widget averages 3.7 from 51 ratings.

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

Color Widgets shows ads; Transparent Widget does not.

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

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, and Transparent Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Color Widgets was updated on September 25, 2026 and Transparent Widget on August 23, 2026.

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