# Art Widget+ vs idesktop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: idesktop at 77% against Art Widget+'s 38%. idesktop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Art Widget+'s advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 27) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Art Widget+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and idesktop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

idesktop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Art Widget+ has 148 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Art Widget+'s written reviews are positive against 77% of idesktop's.

Art Widget+ ships an update every 2 weeks, idesktop every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Art Widget+ | idesktop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-widget-plus/id1533406571/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idesktop-widgets-and-themes/id6454851804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文飞 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448027484) | [Changsha Yuanjing Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663430195) |

## 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 |


### idesktop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idesktop-widgets-and-themes/id6454851804)

Customize your device's home screen with a variety of functional and visually appealing widgets. Create unique wallpapers and artwork using AI tools. Personalize your desktop with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, AI wallpaper generation, AI art creation, Font and color customization, Transparent backgrounds, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月卡会员9.9 | $0.99 | per month |
| 季卡会员 | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 半年会员 | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| 年卡会员18 | $2.99 | per year |
| 月卡 | $2.99 | per month |
| 月卡会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 年卡会员 | $4.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 终身会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Art Widget+ free?

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

### Is idesktop free?

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

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

idesktop is rated higher. Art Widget+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while idesktop averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

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

Art Widget+ shows ads; idesktop does not.

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

Art Widget+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and idesktop every 9 days. Most recently, Art Widget+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and idesktop on October 24, 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.*