# Hey Widget vs Only Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: Only Widgets at 5.0 against Hey Widget's 1.0. Only Widgets also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Hey Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hey Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Only Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Only Widgets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Hey Widget ships an update monthly, Only Widgets every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hey Widget | Only Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-widget/id1533943381/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-widgets-destop-theme/id1565775599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 113 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ADSOARING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436941800) | [晓乾 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/969783917) |

## What reviewers say

### Hey Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-widget/id1533943381)

Personalize your device's home screen with custom widgets and app icons. Choose from pre-designed themes or create your own unique look by editing fonts, colors, and backgrounds. Setup is quick and easy, transforming your device's appearance in seconds.

**Highlights:** Stylish widgets and app icons, Pre-made widget designs, Design your own widgets, Editable fonts, colors, and backgrounds, Personalized themes with matching wallpapers, Easy and quick setup

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月会员 | $19.99 | per month |


### Only Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-widgets-destop-theme/id1565775599)

Customize your device's home screen with a variety of functional widgets. Display time, weather, photos, sticky notes, health data, and more. Personalize your layout with different sizes and styles for a unique look.

**Highlights:** Customizable time and calendar widgets, Photo slideshow and display widgets, Sticky note and anniversary trackers, Health data integration for steps and mileage, Weather and oil price forecasts, Shortcut access to contacts and payments, Transparent widget options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1个月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 1年会员 | $3.99 | per year |
| 高级版本 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hey Widget free?

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

### Is Only Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hey Widget or Only Widgets?

Only Widgets is rated higher. Hey Widget averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Only Widgets averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Hey Widget or Only Widgets have ads?

Only Widgets shows ads; Hey Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hey Widget or Only Widgets?

Hey Widget ships an update monthly, and Only Widgets every 2 months. Most recently, Hey Widget was updated on July 5, 2026 and Only Widgets on September 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.*