# Photo Widget Studio vs WidgetWatch

The clearest difference is rating: WidgetWatch at 5.0 against Photo Widget Studio's 4.5. WidgetWatch also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WidgetWatch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Photo Widget Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, WidgetWatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget Studio | WidgetWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-studio/id1533550674/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetwatch-clock-widgets/id1535214658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Gergel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533550676) | [HONK International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496956985) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widget Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-studio/id1533550674)

Personalize your device's home screen with custom photo widgets. Create full-format displays or collages with various layouts. Define unique tap actions for each widget, like opening contacts or sending direct messages.

**Highlights:** Home screen personalization, Custom photo widgets, Collage creation, Multiple layout options, Custom tap actions, Contact and message shortcuts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Widget Studio Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


### WidgetWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetwatch-clock-widgets/id1535214658)

Customize your home screen with beautiful, analog clock widgets. Choose from various styles and personalize background colors to match your device. More clock designs are planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Analog clock widgets, Customizable background colors, Multiple clock styles, iOS 14+ compatibility, Home screen integration

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chrome Zero Watch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Time Watch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Star Sun Watch | $0.99 | one-time |
| White Speed Watch | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget Studio free?

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

### Is WidgetWatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget Studio or WidgetWatch?

WidgetWatch is rated higher. Photo Widget Studio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WidgetWatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Photo Widget Studio or WidgetWatch have ads?

Neither Photo Widget Studio nor WidgetWatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widget Studio or WidgetWatch?

Photo Widget Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, and WidgetWatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Photo Widget Studio was updated on October 16, 2026 and WidgetWatch on October 13, 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.*