# It's a widget vs WidgetWorks

The clearest difference is rating: WidgetWorks at 4.3 against It's a widget's 1.0. WidgetWorks also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). It's a widget's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. It's a widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WidgetWorks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetWorks holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WidgetWorks has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of It's a widget's written reviews are positive against 67% of WidgetWorks's.

It's a widget ships an update weekly, WidgetWorks every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's a widget | WidgetWorks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-a-widget/id1533616730/reviews) | **[4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetworks-custom-widgets/id1644843393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SuperSynthesis Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533616732) | [Sergey Mosko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065283486) |

## What reviewers say

### It's a widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-a-widget/id1533616730)

This app allows you to add a variety of customizable widgets to your device's home screen. Choose from clocks, calendars, to-do lists, weather, and more, with options for transparent backgrounds and custom color schemes.

**Highlights:** Clock widgets, Date & Calendar widgets, ToDo & Reminder widgets, Weather widgets, Customizable widget colors, Transparent background options, Frosted glass background effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version(Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Version(Quarterly) | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version(Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |


### WidgetWorks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetworks-custom-widgets/id1644843393)

Create custom widgets to display real-time data from any website directly on your home screen. Explore a community gallery of widgets or build your own without coding. Stay informed with personalized feeds, scores, and updates.

**Highlights:** Custom widget creation, Real-time website data fetching, Community widget gallery, No-code widget builder, Personalized news and updates, Home screen customization

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WidgetWorks Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| WidgetWorks Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| WidgetWorks Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is It's a widget free?

It's a widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WidgetWorks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, It's a widget or WidgetWorks?

WidgetWorks is rated higher. It's a widget averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WidgetWorks averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do It's a widget or WidgetWorks have ads?

Neither It's a widget nor WidgetWorks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, It's a widget or WidgetWorks?

It's a widget ships an update weekly, and WidgetWorks every 8 months. Most recently, It's a widget was updated on September 10, 2026 and WidgetWorks on June 6, 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.*