# Widgetkit vs WidgetClub

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WidgetClub at 66% against Widgetkit's 12%. WidgetClub also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 30 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Widgetkit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (17K vs 2.6K). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetClub sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Widgetkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

WidgetClub holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetkit has 17K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Widgetkit's written reviews are positive against 66% of WidgetClub's.

Widgetkit ships an update every 30 months, WidgetClub every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetkit | WidgetClub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetkit/id1532637790/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetclubwidget-theme-icon/id1580284904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 11.7% of reviews | **66.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 132 MB | 571 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Speakeasy Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740247185) | [Liume, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580284906) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetkit/id1532637790)

Personalize your home screen with custom photo widgets and clocks. Choose your favorite images, set display times, and select from various widget sizes. Enhance your device's look with personalized flair.

**Highlights:** Customizable photo widgets, Display photos on home screen, Selectable widget sizes, Set photo display times, Add clock widgets, Image trimming and cropping

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient photo selection
- 👍 Attractive and recommended
- 👍 Good design
- 👍 Good customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚫️ Widgets turn black
- ⚫️ Widgets turn gray
- ⚫️ Widgets display nothing
- ⚫️ Large size widgets don't display
- ⚫️ App crashes during creation

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets turn black after iOS update
- Widgets turn gray after iOS update
- Widgets display nothing after iOS update
- Large size widgets do not display
- App crashes during widget creation

**Requested features**

- Fix black/gray widget issue
- Fix large widget display
- Fix app crashing
- Fix white/black borders
- Fix photo cropping


### WidgetClub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetclubwidget-theme-icon/id1580284904)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your phone with aesthetic themes, including custom widgets, app icons, and high-quality wallpapers. Create unique looks with a wide range of styles and popular character designs. Easily set up live wallpapers and organize your home screen with this intuitive customization tool.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, App icon maker, 4K wallpapers, Live wallpapers, Theme customization, Lock screen widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Member 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Member 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Member 1 year | $24.49 | per year |
| 1 theme in Shop(Tier3) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 theme in Shop(Tier4) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 theme in Shop(Tier8) | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1 theme in Shop(Tier11) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1 theme in Shop(Tier12) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 theme in Shop(Tier13) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Get theme packs | $29.99 | one-time |
| Theme Packs | $34.99 | one-time |
| Forever Plan for Theme packs | $59.99 | one-time |
| Forever Plan for Theme packs | $124.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Aesthetic customization options
- 💡 Helpful tutorials
- 🎨 Cute and creative designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Limited free options
- 🕰️ Ads required for some actions
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📥 Difficulty uploading/downloading content

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect time display on widgets
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Downloading issues
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to create custom widgets
- Improved search and discovery
- Better performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetkit free?

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

### Is WidgetClub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetkit or WidgetClub?

WidgetClub is rated higher. Widgetkit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while WidgetClub averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetkit or WidgetClub?

Widgetkit ships an update every 30 months, and WidgetClub every 5 days. Most recently, Widgetkit was updated on October 20, 2026 and WidgetClub on October 19, 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.*