# ・ (Yidget) vs MD Widgets

The clearest difference is monetization model: ・ (Yidget) at free with in-app purchases against MD Widgets's subscription. ・ (Yidget) also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 53%). MD Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ・ (Yidget) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MD Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 ・ (Yidget) against 4.4 for MD Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 6.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of ・ (Yidget)'s written reviews are positive against 53% of MD Widgets's.

・ (Yidget) ships an update every 3 weeks, MD Widgets every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ・ (Yidget) | MD Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidget/id1532848312/reviews)** | [4.4 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-widgets-live-wallpaper/id1551277937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.9% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#98** |
| Size | 20 MB | 410 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MoriRanMaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/419822225) | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) |

## What reviewers say

### ・ (Yidget)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yidget/id1532848312)

Create custom widgets that blend seamlessly with your device's wallpaper. Select and crop an image, then set it as your wallpaper. Add widgets from your home screen and position them to create a unique, integrated look.

**Highlights:** Transparent widget creation, Wallpaper integration, Image cropping and selection, Home screen widget placement, Customizable widget positioning

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very nice
- 👍 Good as expected
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 High quality
- 👍 Fantastic app with an almost invisible name!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 bring back individual icons!!
- 🐛 iPhone17だとうまくいかない
- 🐛 Won't work anymore
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 IOS 26

**Reported bugs**

- dock icons doesn't appear to me
- All I get is a yellow widget. 
- Useless app
- 變成一片黑色無法透明更新問題
- 小工具無法編輯

**Requested features**

- I can't use shorts cut
- 螢幕縮放模式
- 方塊和wallpaper有色差
- 色塊有色差
- ios18が来ても便利


### MD Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-widgets-live-wallpaper/id1551277937)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #121 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of customizable widgets. Create a unique and immersive experience that matches your wallpaper and style. Offers a dashboard for system info, weather, and calendar, with ongoing updates planned.

**Highlights:** Countdown Widget, Transparent Widget, Text Widget, Photo Widget, Date & Time Widget, Weather Widget, iBoard Dashboard

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MD Widgets Pro (1 MONTH) | $1.99 | per month |
| MD Widgets Pro (1 YEAR) | $9.99 | per year |
| MD Widgets Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| MD Widgets Pro | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet useful
- 👍 Transparent widgets
- 🔒 Good support
- 🚀 Personalization on iOS
- 👍 Customizable widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to add to lock screen
- 🐛 Widgets stop working
- 🐛 Rename widget function broken
- 🐛 Widgets disappear after updates
- 🐛 Transparent widgets discolored

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating correctly
- Transparent background issues after updates
- Widgets disappearing after iOS updates
- Compatibility issues with new iPhone models

**Requested features**

- More clock font options
- iPad support
- More widget designs and customization
- Ability to change widget background per focus mode
- Shortcuts integration to update backgrounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ・ (Yidget) free?

・ (Yidget) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MD Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ・ (Yidget) or MD Widgets?

・ (Yidget) is rated higher. ・ (Yidget) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while MD Widgets averages 4.4 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do ・ (Yidget) or MD Widgets have ads?

・ (Yidget) shows ads; MD Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, ・ (Yidget) or MD Widgets?

・ (Yidget) ships an update every 3 weeks, and MD Widgets every 9 days. Most recently, ・ (Yidget) was updated on September 23, 2026 and MD Widgets on September 25, 2026.

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