# Photo Widget Simple vs Widgetify

The clearest difference is rating: Widgetify at 4.8 against Photo Widget Simple's 4.3. Widgetify also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). Photo Widget Simple's advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 33). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget Simple sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Widgetify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetify holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widget Simple has 171 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photo Widget Simple ships an update every 7 months, Widgetify every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget Simple | Widgetify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-simple/id1533777483/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetify-color-widget-theme/id6475717600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kishan Panchotiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434077947) | [Muhammad Abdullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867791025) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widget Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-simple/id1533777483)

Personalize your iPhone's Home and Lock Screens with a custom photo widget. Display single images or entire albums, add text labels, and choose from multiple widget sizes for a unique look. Enjoy a clean, fast, and private experience.

**Highlights:** Add photos to Home & Lock Screen, Display single photos or albums, Add custom text labels, Multiple widget sizes, Smart auto-refresh, Clean design, no login, 100% privacy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features & Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock All Features | $9.99 | one-time |


### Widgetify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetify-color-widget-theme/id6475717600)

Personalize your device's home screen with dynamic widgets. Choose from clocks, calendars, photo displays, and custom text to create a unique and functional layout. Easily set up and refresh widgets to match your style and enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** Dynamic widgets, Digital and analog clocks, Personalized photo widgets, Calendar display, Custom text widgets, Easy setup and customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget Simple free?

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

### Is Widgetify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget Simple or Widgetify?

Widgetify is rated higher. Photo Widget Simple averages 4.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Widgetify averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Photo Widget Simple or Widgetify have ads?

Photo Widget Simple shows ads; Widgetify does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widget Simple or Widgetify?

Photo Widget Simple ships an update every 7 months, and Widgetify every 2 days. Most recently, Photo Widget Simple was updated on September 23, 2026 and Widgetify on September 8, 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.*