# Live Widgets vs Widget Kit

The clearest difference is rating: Widget Kit at 5.0 against Live Widgets's 2.0. Live Widgets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Kit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Live Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Widget Kit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Widgets has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Widgets | Widget Kit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-widgets/id1533227305/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-kit-date-time-widget/id6477915702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Nikhil Viradiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639499778) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-widgets/id1533227305)

Personalize your home screen with custom widgets. Add photos to clock and calendar widgets, and create date counters. Includes premium tools that launch when a widget is tapped.

**Highlights:** Photo widgets, Clock widgets, Calendar widgets, Custom date counters, Premium launchable tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Widget Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-kit-date-time-widget/id6477915702)

Personalize your device's home and lock screens with a variety of customizable widgets. Add photos, choose colors, and create shortcuts to your favorite apps and contacts. Track your fitness and design unique wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Fully customizable widgets, Photo and color scheme options, App shortcuts widget, Contacts widget for lock screen, Health and sports activity tracking, Wallpaper editor and collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| widget OS 17 One Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| widget OS 17 Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Widgets free?

Live Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Widget Kit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Widgets or Widget Kit?

Widget Kit is rated higher. Live Widgets averages 2.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Widget Kit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Live Widgets or Widget Kit have ads?

Both Live Widgets and Widget Kit show ads.

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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.*