# Art Widget+ vs MagicWidgets

The clearest difference is monetization model: Art Widget+ at free with in-app purchases against MagicWidgets's subscription. Art Widget+ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). MagicWidgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 142). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Art Widget+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MagicWidgets sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MagicWidgets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicWidgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Art Widget+'s written reviews are positive against 35% of MagicWidgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Art Widget+ ships an update every 2 weeks, MagicWidgets fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Art Widget+ | MagicWidgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-widget-plus/id1533406571/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicwidgets-photo-widgets/id1533414094/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 142 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 104 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文飞 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448027484) | [DXPLORER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503310198) |

## What reviewers say

### Art Widget+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-widget-plus/id1533406571)

Personalize your iOS home screen with custom widgets. Choose from a vast library of beautifully designed templates to create a unique look for your phone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Personalized home screen widgets, Massive template library, One-click widget addition, Supports iOS 14+, Compatible with phones and iPads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级会员 | $0.99 | one-time |


### MagicWidgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicwidgets-photo-widgets/id1533414094)

Personalize your device's lock and home screens with custom widgets. Add photos, text, clocks, calendars, and countdowns for important events. Choose from various styles and fonts to make your screen unique and functional.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets for iOS 16, Home screen customization, Photo and text widgets, Clock and calendar styles, Countdown timers for events, Customizable fonts and colors, Image upload from local album

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagicWidgets Promotion | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌴 Customizable home screen
- 🎨 Variety of widget designs
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not saving properly
- App crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with older OS versions

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to import custom images
- Improved widget customization
- Reduced ads or ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Art Widget+ free?

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

### Is MagicWidgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Art Widget+ or MagicWidgets?

MagicWidgets is rated higher. Art Widget+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while MagicWidgets averages 4.7 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Art Widget+ or MagicWidgets have ads?

Art Widget+ shows ads; MagicWidgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Art Widget+ or MagicWidgets?

Art Widget+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and MagicWidgets fortnightly. Most recently, Art Widget+ was updated on August 23, 2026 and MagicWidgets on September 20, 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.*