# Clear Spaces vs WhyNot Widgets

The clearest difference is price: WhyNot Widgets at Free against Clear Spaces's $2.99. WhyNot Widgets also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (64% vs 38%). Clear Spaces's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

WhyNot Widgets is free to download; Clear Spaces costs $2.99 up front. WhyNot Widgets sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Clear Spaces asks for nothing beyond the download.

WhyNot Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clear Spaces has 593 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Clear Spaces's written reviews are positive against 64% of WhyNot Widgets's.

Clear Spaces ships an update every 4 days, WhyNot Widgets daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clear Spaces | WhyNot Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (593 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-spaces/id1532666619/reviews) | **[4.2 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whynot-widgets/id6808989361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **593** | 95 |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **64.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eden Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539453033) | [Iskren Georgiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808989363) |

## What reviewers say

### Clear Spaces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-spaces/id1532666619)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Personalize your device's home and lock screens with transparent widgets and custom elements. Organize information like weather, music, and time, and add quotes or stickers for a unique look. Easily switch between different styles and automate changes with shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Basic Transparent Spaces, Widget overlays (Weather, Now Playing, Time/Date), Add quotes and stickers, Multiple Clear Spaces Styles, Lock Screen Transparent Spaces, Automate with Shortcuts

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 💡 Allows for custom widget placement
- 🔒 No data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not aligning properly with wallpaper
- 🐛 Time/battery widgets not updating automatically
- 🐛 Crashes when editing text widgets
- 🔋 Potential battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with iOS 15 and newer devices
- Widget labels not removable in recent updates
- Inconsistent widget behavior across different iOS versions
- Freezing/crashing issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- More widget customization options (fonts, colors, sizes)
- Support for iPad and larger iPhone models
- Ability to delete/remove old widget presets
- Integration with Focus modes and dynamic wallpapers


### WhyNot Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whynot-widgets/id6808989361)

This app places a customizable app drawer and unique clock widgets on your Home Screen. Launch up to nine apps with a single tap and personalize your device with beautifully designed, hand-drawn widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable app drawer, Single-tap app launching, Multiple widget styles, Hand-drawn clock widgets, Light and Dark mode support, One-time purchase packs

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tally | $5.99 | one-time |
| Vinyl | $5.99 | one-time |
| Quartz | $5.99 | one-time |
| Golden | $5.99 | one-time |
| Atlas | $9.99 | one-time |
| Frontpage | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halo | $9.99 | one-time |
| WhyNot Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Console | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clear Spaces free?

Clear Spaces costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WhyNot Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clear Spaces or WhyNot Widgets?

WhyNot Widgets is rated higher. Clear Spaces averages 3.3 out of 5 from 593 ratings, while WhyNot Widgets averages 4.2 from 95 ratings.

### Do Clear Spaces or WhyNot Widgets have ads?

Neither Clear Spaces nor WhyNot Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clear Spaces or WhyNot Widgets?

Clear Spaces ships an update every 4 days, and WhyNot Widgets daily. Most recently, Clear Spaces was updated on November 3, 2026 and WhyNot Widgets on November 1, 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.*