# It's a widget vs Top Four

The clearest difference is rating: Top Four at 4.7 against It's a widget's 1.0. Top Four also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). It's a widget's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Top Four sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Top Four holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Top Four has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

It's a widget ships an update weekly, Top Four every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's a widget | Top Four |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-a-widget/id1533616730/reviews) | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-four-lock-screen-widgets/id1645238903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SuperSynthesis Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533616732) | [ShabzCo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/321133814) |

## 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 |


### Top Four

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-four-lock-screen-widgets/id1645238903)

Personalize your phone's lock screen with customizable widgets. Add text, emojis, or symbols that can launch actions like calling contacts or controlling smart home devices. You can set up to four widgets for quick access to your favorite functions.

**Highlights:** Customizable text widgets, Emoji and symbol integration, Launch actions on tap, Control HomeKit devices, Open apps and contacts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top Four Pro | $1.99 | 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 Top Four free?

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

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

Top Four is rated higher. It's a widget averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Top Four averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do It's a widget or Top Four have ads?

Neither It's a widget nor Top Four shows ads.

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

It's a widget ships an update weekly, and Top Four every 4 days. Most recently, It's a widget was updated on September 10, 2026 and Top Four on August 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.*