# Custom Widgets vs Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Custom Widgets at 61% against Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's 18%. Custom Widgets also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 324). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Custom Widgets sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 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.

Custom Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget+ Custom HomeScreen has 3.5K ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Custom Widgets's written reviews are positive against 18% of Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Custom Widgets | Widget+ Custom HomeScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-widgets-photo-and-text/id1532790997/reviews)** | [4.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 324 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shesek LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339555229) | [GOLD FAITH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538881209) |

## What reviewers say

### Custom Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-widgets-photo-and-text/id1532790997)

Design your home screen with personalized widgets. Add your own photos, text, or the current date. Customize colors, fonts, and even include an analog clock for a unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom photo widgets, Text widgets with font customization, Date display, Background color options, Analog clock integration, Unlimited widget creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and simple to use
- ✨ Amazing customization options
- 🏠 Makes home screen look amazing
- ✅ Works well
- 🤩 Great widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚫ Unattractive black border on images
- ❌ Cannot find delete button for widgets
- 🖼️ Difficulty changing photos
-  সীমাবদ্ধ Limited number of widgets (free version)
- 🖼️ Only one photo can be used for multiple widgets

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Widget image is framed with an ugly black border
- 🐛 Cannot delete widgets
- 🐛 Unable to change photo
- 🐛 Only one widget can be added
- 🐛 Only the first photo is used for subsequent widgets

**Requested features**

- Add a delete button for widgets
- Increase the number of available widgets
- Allow changing the text under the widget
- Provide more photos to add


### Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget+ Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Monthly Vip | $19.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Yearly Vip | $29.99 | per year |
| Widget+ VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit subscription screen
- Widgets not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More free widgets and themes
- Ability to use own photos
- Cheaper subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Custom Widgets free?

Custom Widgets 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, Custom Widgets or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Custom Widgets is rated higher. Custom Widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Widget+ Custom HomeScreen averages 4.0 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Custom Widgets or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen have ads?

Neither Custom Widgets nor Widget+ Custom HomeScreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Custom Widgets or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Custom Widgets ships an update weekly, and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. Most recently, Custom Widgets was updated on October 20, 2026 and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen on October 22, 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.*