# Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers vs Island Widgets

The clearest difference is ads: Island Widgets at none against Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's shown. Island Widgets also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 46%). Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 188). On price, update cadence, 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 Island Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers has 4.1K ratings behind it against 188, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's written reviews are positive against 59% of Island Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers ships an update weekly, Island Widgets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers | Island Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-themes-and-wallpapers/id1532739922/reviews)** | [4.0 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-widgets/id6464542768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 188 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Katin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526957613) | [Tianjin Nankai Xuewei Technology Studio (Individually Owned Business)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516740726) |

## 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


### Island Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-widgets/id6464542768)

Enhance your iOS device with hundreds of practical features for Dynamic Island and Home Screen Widgets. Monitor network speed, health data, track tasks, and more without opening apps. Enjoy a beautiful, efficient, and ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island enhancements, Hundreds of Home Screen Widget styles, Real-time data monitoring, Quick app and shortcut launching, Productivity and time management tools, Health and fitness tracking, Personalization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual VIP Member | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP membership | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🎨 Great Dynamic Island customization options
- 💡 Innovative use of Dynamic Island features
- 👍 Good selection of widgets available
- 🎯 Enhances phone personalization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive paywall - most features require premium
- 🐛 Multiple widgets don't work properly
- ❌ Non-functional widgets (decibels, altitude, etc.)
- 🔗 Widget clicks open app settings instead of intended apps
- 📊 Inaccurate battery percentage display

**Reported bugs**

- Dynamic Island text overflow on notch display
- Widgets don't work on iOS 26/iPhone 16 Pro
- Lock screen freezing and random effects
- Animations not functioning
- App performance degradation on device

**Requested features**

- Battery percentage display option in Dynamic Island
- Ability to resize battery cylinder widget
- Dynamic Island functionality while Apple Maps is horizontal
- Auto-activate hover widget with shortcuts
- Data counter launch through Shortcuts app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers free?

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

### Is Island Widgets free?

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

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

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers is rated higher. Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Island Widgets averages 4.0 from 188 ratings.

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

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

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

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers ships an update weekly, and Island Widgets every 5 days. Most recently, Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers was updated on November 13, 2026 and Island Widgets on November 12, 2026.

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