# Color Widgets vs Photo Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photo Widget at none against Color Widgets's 10. Photo Widget also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 64%). Color Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (524K vs 421) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Photo Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Widgets has 524K ratings behind it against 421, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Color Widgets's written reviews are positive against 78% of Photo Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, Photo Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Widgets | Photo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (524K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277/reviews)** | [4.4 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-aesthetic-basic/id1574163401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524K** | 421 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 204 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) | [25 Degrees Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574163403) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Utilities, #105 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


### Photo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-aesthetic-basic/id1574163401)

Quickly call your favorite contacts directly from your home screen with custom photos. Personalize your phone's display with functional widgets for one-tap calling.

**Highlights:** Speed dial favorite contacts, Customize home screen, One-click calling, Add custom photos, Easy setup and use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Innovative design options
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🆓 Completely free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
- 🤔 Confusing widget setup process
- 🕰️ Lack of 12-hour time format option

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not appearing on home screen after setup
- App crashing or freezing when accessing certain sections
- Repeated prompts to rate the app

**Requested features**

- Add mini-games or activities to earn rewards
- Improve widget downloading and placement functionality
- Provide more color and theme options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Widgets free?

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

### Is Photo Widget free?

Photo Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Color Widgets is rated higher. Color Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 524K ratings, while Photo Widget averages 4.4 from 421 ratings.

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

Both Color Widgets and Photo Widget show ads.

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

Color Widgets ships an update monthly, and Photo Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Color Widgets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Photo Widget on September 20, 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.*