Comparison

Widgets Maker vs Widgets SD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widgets Maker

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
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Widgets Maker supports making personal custom widgets in iOS 14. You can add widgets directly to the home screen. ● Dozens of custom styles There are dozens of layout design styles to meet your needs for making widgets. ● Make your own widgets You can freely create widgets which you can modify fonts, theme colors, and background pictures. ● Simple and fast to set up It only takes three steps can quickly and simply set up your exclusive widget and run on the home screen(iOS 14+). We love hearing your ideas and feedback. Feel free to contact us at insteam123@outlook.com in case you have any problems or suggestions. Widgets Maker PRO Subscription - You can get unlimited access to all the Pro functions. - The renewal price for 1-Month membership is USD 1.99 . - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. - Auto-renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renew manually at least 24-hours before the end of the period.No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Free trial: Free trial (if any) will automatically renew the version at $1.99 upon expiration. You can go to the Account Settings to cancel the renewal before the trial ends. The current free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the premium version before the trial period ends.

About

Widgets SD

Enhance your home screen with customizable widgets for photos, calendars, and health tracking. Display your favorite memories, upcoming events, and daily step counts with seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Step Count widget with Apple Health integration
  • Photo and Slideshow widgets
  • Countdown widget
  • Calendar widget
  • Memo widget
  • Customizable font and background images
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Widgets SD - Photo & Calendar create the widgets quickly. The step count widget that works with Apple Health app. Features: * Step Count • Apple Health integration * Photo widget * Slideshow widget * Countdown widget * Calendar widget * Memo widget * Customize font setting * Realtime preview * Can choose background image from my album

Screenshots

Widgets Maker4 screens
Widgets SD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Widgets Maker at every 11 days against Widgets SD's every 2 months. Widgets Maker also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Widgets SD's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 28%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Widgets Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Widgets SD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Widgets Maker against 4.4 for Widgets SD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 220 and 470 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Widgets Maker's written reviews are positive against 53% of Widgets SD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, Widgets SD every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Widgets Maker versus Widgets SD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgets MakerWidgets SD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (220 ratings)4.4 (470 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews52.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings220470 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer开学 唐Daisuke Suzuki

Customer experience

Widgets Maker

All ratings203 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive28.1%
Neutral27.0%
Negative44.9%

Widgets SD

All ratings470 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral11.3%
Negative36.3%

User reviews

Widgets Maker

From 220 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Widgets SD

From 470 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable widgets
  • 🚀 Simple and efficient
  • ✨ Stylish and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Widgets not working after OS update
  • 🔧 Difficult to configure initially
  • 💰 Too many paid features
  • 📢 Intrusive ads

Bugs and requests

Widgets Maker

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free widgets
  • Ability to create custom widgets
  • Improved time and battery accuracy

Widgets SD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Widgets disappearing after update
  • Memo content not saving properly
  • Slideshow feature not working
  • Widgets not aligning properly with wallpaper

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove 'Widgets SD' label
  • More digital clock widget designs
  • Ability to sync across devices
  • Customizable widget guide lines

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Widgets Maker

Subscriptions1
  • One Month Widgets Maker PRO3 Days trial$1.491 Month
One-time6
  • Widget Style A Series$0.99
  • Widget Style B Series$0.99
  • Widget Style C Series$0.99
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  • Widget Style D Series$0.99
  • Widget Style F Series$0.99
  • Widget Style E Series$0.99
3 purchases

Widgets SD

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro version$24.99

Questions

Is Widgets Maker free?
Widgets Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widgets SD free?
Widgets SD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widgets Maker or Widgets SD?
Widgets SD is rated higher. Widgets Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Widgets SD averages 4.4 from 470 ratings.
Do Widgets Maker or Widgets SD have ads?
Both Widgets Maker and Widgets SD show ads.
Which is updated more often, Widgets Maker or Widgets SD?
Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, and Widgets SD every 2 months. Most recently, Widgets Maker was updated on October 27, 2026 and Widgets SD on October 27, 2026.

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