# Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers vs Themes

The clearest difference is ads: Themes at none against Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's shown. Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Themes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers against 4.4 for Themes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers has 4.1K ratings behind it against 213, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's written reviews are positive against 23% of Themes's.

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers ships an update every 5 days, Themes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers | Themes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-themes-and-wallpapers/id1532739922/reviews)** | [4.4 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-icons-app-and-widget/id1547317607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 213 |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Katin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526957613) | [Abdulrahman Alqadiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/462081870) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-themes-and-wallpapers/id1532739922)

Easily customize your iPhone home screen with a wide variety of pre-made widgets, themes, and wallpapers. Quickly add unique looks and essential information at a glance without the hassle of creating your own designs.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Pre-made themes, Unique wallpapers, Quick home screen setup, At-a-glance information display, Easy to use interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Royal Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Stylish Widgets and Themes | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Royal Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Royal Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good organization
- 😊 Positive overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free options
- 🔒 Security concerns with configuration profiles
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Buggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working as expected
- Redirects to browser unexpectedly
- Inconsistent theme downloads
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free themes and widgets
- Improved accessibility options
- Search functionality
- Customizable font sizes
- Country/sports-themed options


### Themes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-icons-app-and-widget/id1547317607)

Personalize your iPhone's interface with custom icons, themes, and widgets. Easily change app appearances and names to reflect your style. New themes are added weekly for a fresh look.

**Highlights:** Custom icon packs, Home screen themes, Widget customization, App renaming, Weekly theme updates, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Subscription Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers free?

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Themes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers or Themes?

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers is rated higher. Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Themes averages 4.4 from 213 ratings.

### Do Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers or Themes have ads?

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers shows ads; Themes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers or Themes?

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers ships an update every 5 days, and Themes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers was updated on November 3, 2026 and Themes on November 3, 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.*