# Story Widget vs Widgetal

The clearest difference is rating: Story Widget at 4.8 against Widgetal's 4.4. Story Widget also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Widgetal's advantage is ratings volume (589 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Story Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Widgetal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Story Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetal has 589 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Story Widget ships an update weekly, Widgetal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Story Widget | Widgetal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-widget-custom-theme/id1533850016/reviews)** | [4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **589** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kseniya Adamchyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441253617) | [Zhi Sys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776286013) |

## What reviewers say

### Story Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-widget-custom-theme/id1533850016)

Create highly customizable date widgets for your device. Adjust size, color, background images, and fonts to perfectly match your aesthetic. Offers free content with optional premium subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Customizable date widget size and color, Background image from photos or Unsplash, 30+ built-in fonts, Adjustable text color, Weekly and monthly premium subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $12.99 | per month |


### Widgetal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932)

Customize your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island with a vast collection of widgets and exclusive themes. Enjoy iOS 26-optimized designs, real-time data, and depth effect wallpapers for a stylish and functional experience.

**Highlights:** iOS 26 Exclusive Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Dynamic Island & Live Activities, iOS 26 Lock Screen Widgets, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Customizable App Icons

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarter member | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Year VIP (3 day free） | $6.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Welcome | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Week VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Year member | $19.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| permanent member | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Story Widget free?

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

### Is Widgetal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Story Widget or Widgetal?

Story Widget is rated higher. Story Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Widgetal averages 4.4 from 589 ratings.

### Do Story Widget or Widgetal have ads?

Neither Story Widget nor Widgetal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Story Widget or Widgetal?

Story Widget ships an update weekly, and Widgetal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Story Widget was updated on October 20, 2026 and Widgetal on October 22, 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.*