# Widgetly vs Themify

The clearest difference is monetization model: Widgetly at free with in-app purchases against Themify's subscription. Widgetly also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Themify's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (345K vs 40). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Themify sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Themify holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Themify has 345K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Widgetly's written reviews are positive against 45% of Themify's.

Widgetly ships an update daily, Themify fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetly | Themify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetly/id1532650897/reviews) | **[4.6 (345K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themify-widget-and-icon-themes/id1534126062/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **345K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **44.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 3 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Talkabout Design LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913695621) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetly/id1532650897)

Personalize your device's home screen with custom widgets and app icons. Create photo, time, step count, and Dribbble widgets, plus design unique app icons to match your style. Integrates with HealthKit for health data display.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets (photo, time, steps), Custom app icon creation, HealthKit integration for step count, Dribbble inspiration widget, Home screen theming for iOS

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetly: Unlock Full App | $1.99 | one-time |


### Themify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themify-widget-and-icon-themes/id1534126062)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #14 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Customize your phone's home and lock screens with a vast collection of icons, themes, wallpapers, and interactive widgets. Personalize your device with unique designs, track activities, and even add digital pets.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Theme Maker, 2000+ Icon Packs, Live and Still Wallpapers, Apple Health Integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Themify Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌺 Aesthetically pleasing themes and designs
- 🔍 Wide variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to customize home screen and icons
- 💻 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features and content locked behind paywall
- 🔗 App icons open through Safari, causing delays and issues
- 🚫 Inability to fully customize icons for all apps
- 🔔 Lack of notification badges on custom icons
- ⏱️ Lengthy process to set up individual icons

**Reported bugs**

- Some themes/widgets not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing icons
- Glitches when switching between themes

**Requested features**

- Search function to find themes/icons easier
- Ability to save custom icon designs
- More free widget and icon options
- Seamless integration with apps without Safari redirect
- Notification badge support for custom icons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetly free?

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

### Is Themify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetly or Themify?

Themify is rated higher. Widgetly averages 4.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Themify averages 4.6 from 345K ratings.

### Do Widgetly or Themify have ads?

Neither Widgetly nor Themify shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetly or Themify?

Widgetly ships an update daily, and Themify fortnightly. Most recently, Widgetly was updated on October 24, 2026 and Themify on October 24, 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.*