# Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers vs WidgetKit

The clearest difference is ads: WidgetKit at none against Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's shown. Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (46% vs 27%). 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 WidgetKit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers has 4.1K ratings behind it against 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers's written reviews are positive against 27% of WidgetKit's.

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers ships an update every 5 days, WidgetKit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers | WidgetKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-themes-and-wallpapers/id1532739922/reviews)** | [4.1 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetkit-widgets-and-wallpaper/id6467385403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 224 |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Katin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526957613) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## 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


### WidgetKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetkit-widgets-and-wallpaper/id6467385403)

Personalize your device with custom widgets and wallpapers. Track health data, manage tasks, enjoy interactive games, and stay updated with weather and calendar information. Access a vast library of wallpapers and customize your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Health tracking widgets, Interactive task management and games, Holiday and festive themes, Real-time weather updates, Digital and analog clock faces, Calendar integration, Customizable countdowns, Extensive wallpaper library, Lock screen widget customization

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| 80 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| StandBy Themes Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and aesthetic widget designs
- ✨ Beautiful wallpapers and standby themes
- 🎮 Fun mini-games and pet features
- 🆓 Free content available without premium
- 👍 Easy customization tutorial

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads on every interaction
- 💰 Paywall for premium features and widgets
- 🐛 Widgets don't work or appear after download
- 📱 iPad compatibility issues
- 🎭 False/misleading advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets fail to install or display on home/lock screen
- Ads prevent closing and take up half the screen
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Widget selection shows 'nothing to select' error
- Friend-sharing redirects to app store without functionality

**Requested features**

- Theme pack customization options
- Reduce or eliminate ads
- Better instructions for home screen widget usage
- More free widget options
- Improved friend-sharing functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers free?

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

### Is WidgetKit free?

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

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

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers is rated higher. Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while WidgetKit averages 4.1 from 224 ratings.

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

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

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

Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers ships an update every 5 days, and WidgetKit every 10 days. Most recently, Widgets, Themes & Wallpapers was updated on October 30, 2026 and WidgetKit on October 21, 2026.

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