# Simple Photo Widget + vs My Widgets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Photo Widget + at none against My Widgets's 1. Simple Photo Widget + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 51%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Photo Widget + asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 292 and 355 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Simple Photo Widget +'s written reviews are positive against 51% of My Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple Photo Widget + ships an update every 3 days, My Widgets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Photo Widget + | My Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-photo-widget-plus/id1533225995/reviews) | **[4.6 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-widgets-widget-themes/id1541508760/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 292 | **355** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 51.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoenix Mobile Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482090959) | [苏娟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327776332) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Photo Widget +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-photo-widget-plus/id1533225995)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen by displaying your favorite photos in customizable widgets. Add unlimited images, set refresh intervals, and enjoy a clean interface with dark mode support for an attractive and dynamic display.

**Highlights:** Home screen photo widgets, Unlimited photo support, Customizable refresh intervals, Plain and simple UI, High-quality images, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Makes Home Screen look nice
- 💯 Simple and effective
- 🤩 Gorgeous design
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing instructions
- 🤔 Plus button not appearing in jiggly mode

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Photos not showing up in widgets
- 🐛 Cannot change pictures for some widgets

**Requested features**

- More guidance on how to use the app


### My Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-widgets-widget-themes/id1541508760)

Personalize your iOS device with customizable widgets for your lock screen and desktop. Add photos, track holidays and birthdays, and display your calendar. Integrate with HealthKit to visualize your step data.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets, Desktop widgets, Photo slideshows, Holiday reminders, Birthday reminders, Calendar display, HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Photo Widget + free?

Simple Photo Widget + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Photo Widget + or My Widgets?

My Widgets is rated higher. Simple Photo Widget + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while My Widgets averages 4.6 from 355 ratings.

### Do Simple Photo Widget + or My Widgets have ads?

My Widgets shows ads; Simple Photo Widget + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Photo Widget + or My Widgets?

Simple Photo Widget + ships an update every 3 days, and My Widgets every 3 months. Most recently, Simple Photo Widget + was updated on November 7, 2026 and My Widgets 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.*