# Widgets Maker vs Custom Widgets

The clearest difference is monetization model: Widgets Maker at free with in-app purchases against Custom Widgets's subscription. Widgets Maker also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Custom Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (61% vs 28%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Custom Widgets sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Custom Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 203 and 319 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Widgets Maker's written reviews are positive against 61% of Custom Widgets's.

Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, Custom Widgets weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets Maker | Custom Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-maker/id1532728121/reviews) | **[4.5 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-widgets-photo-and-text/id1532790997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 203 | **319** |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 80 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [开学 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529578685) | [Shesek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339555229) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-maker/id1532728121)

Create personalized widgets for your iOS home screen with custom styles, fonts, themes, and background images. Easily set up exclusive widgets in just three steps. Unlock unlimited access to all Pro functions with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Dozens of custom widget styles, Create personalized widgets, Modify fonts, theme colors, and backgrounds, Simple and fast setup (3 steps), Unlimited access to Pro functions (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Widgets Maker PRO | $1.49 | per month |
| Widget Style A Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style B Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style C Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style D Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style F Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widget Style E Series | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Cute design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⏱️ Time/battery display issues
- 💰 Too many paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Widget display issues
- Time and battery not updating correctly
- Crashes on certain actions

**Requested features**

- More free widgets
- Ability to create custom widgets
- Improved time and battery accuracy


### Custom Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-widgets-photo-and-text/id1532790997)

Design your home screen with personalized widgets. Add your own photos, text, or the current date. Customize colors, fonts, and even include an analog clock for a unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom photo widgets, Text widgets with font customization, Date display, Background color options, Analog clock integration, Unlimited widget creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and simple to use
- ✨ Amazing customization options
- 🏠 Makes home screen look amazing
- ✅ Works well
- 🤩 Great widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚫ Unattractive black border on images
- ❌ Cannot find delete button for widgets
- 🖼️ Difficulty changing photos
-  সীমাবদ্ধ Limited number of widgets (free version)
- 🖼️ Only one photo can be used for multiple widgets

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Widget image is framed with an ugly black border
- 🐛 Cannot delete widgets
- 🐛 Unable to change photo
- 🐛 Only one widget can be added
- 🐛 Only the first photo is used for subsequent widgets

**Requested features**

- Add a delete button for widgets
- Increase the number of available widgets
- Allow changing the text under the widget
- Provide more photos to add


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets Maker free?

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

### Is Custom Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets Maker or Custom Widgets?

Custom Widgets is rated higher. Widgets Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Custom Widgets averages 4.5 from 319 ratings.

### Do Widgets Maker or Custom Widgets have ads?

Widgets Maker shows ads; Custom Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets Maker or Custom Widgets?

Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, and Custom Widgets weekly. Most recently, Widgets Maker was updated on September 13, 2026 and Custom Widgets on September 21, 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.*