Comparison

Widgets Maker vs Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

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

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers. Choose from a variety of styles or design your own with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds. Transform your device with unique themes and useful clock or photo widgets.

Highlights
  • Customizable widgets with various styles
  • Personalize fonts, text color, and backgrounds
  • Themed packs with wallpapers and icons
  • Clock and date widgets in multiple sizes
  • Photo and motivation widgets
  • Easy step-by-step customization guide
Features
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Tired of traditional screen layout? Widget+ makes it easy to create your own home screen! Customize your home screen with widgets, icons and wallpapers! Just follow the instructions step-by-step, say goodbye to boring screen! *COLORFUL WIDGETS* Widget+ offers you tons of styles, landscape, universe, cartoon, neon,… If you want to design yourself, you can change font, text color or background picture. *THEMES & ICONS* Every theme contains wallpapers, widgets and icons, different theme styles such as Forest, Neon, Black, etc. Choose the one you like, they’re easy to apply with the help of our guide. *TIME & DATE* Choose a beautiful clock or date, get clear information than before, every calendar widget has 3 sizes for you to choose, some of them display the better yet. *PHOTO & MOTIVATION* If you like sharing photo or powerful quotes, come to add photo or motivation widgets. Decorate your home screen with your family, friends and pets photo, or just something beautiful. Attention: - Our app is available on iOS 14 and later. - The icon skin do not change the actual app icons, these icons are just a custom shortcut using Shortcuts App.

Screenshots

Widgets Maker4 screens
Widget+ Custom HomeScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Widget+ Custom HomeScreen at none against Widgets Maker's shown. Widget+ Custom HomeScreen also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 220). Widgets Maker's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (28% vs 18%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Widget+ Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Widgets Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget+ Custom HomeScreen has 3.5K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Widgets Maker's written reviews are positive against 18% of Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Widgets Maker versus Widget+ Custom HomeScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgets MakerWidget+ Custom HomeScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (220 ratings) — better4.0 (3.5K ratings)
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews — better18.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2203.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer开学 唐GOLD FAITH LIMITED

Customer experience

Widgets Maker

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

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

All ratings3,503 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative77.0%

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

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 No ads
  • 👍 Helpful guidance
  • 💡 Lots of good widgets
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires subscription
  • 🐛 Customization issues
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

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

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to exit subscription screen
  • Widgets not working as expected
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free widgets and themes
  • Ability to use own photos
  • Cheaper subscription options

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
6 purchases

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

Subscriptions5
  • Widget+ Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
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  • Widget+ Monthly Vip3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Widget+ Yearly Vip3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Widget+ VIP$9.99

Questions

Is Widgets Maker free?
Widgets Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widget+ Custom HomeScreen free?
Widget+ Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widgets Maker or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?
Widgets Maker is rated higher. Widgets Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Widget+ Custom HomeScreen averages 4.0 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Widgets Maker or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen have ads?
Widgets Maker shows ads; Widget+ Custom HomeScreen does not.
Which is updated more often, Widgets Maker or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?
Widgets Maker ships an update every 11 days, and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. Most recently, Widgets Maker was updated on October 27, 2026 and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen on October 22, 2026.

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