# Photo Widget․ vs Picture Widget Collage Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Widget․ at 53% against Picture Widget Collage Maker's 0%. Photo Widget․ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget․ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Picture Widget Collage Maker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Widget․ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widget․ has 604 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Photo Widget․'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Picture Widget Collage Maker's.

Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, Picture Widget Collage Maker every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget․ | Picture Widget Collage Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (604 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1533952117/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-widget-collage-maker/id1550087173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **604** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **52.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAPUNIVERSE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462862671) | [Vladana Marinkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546077556) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widget․

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1533952117)

Personalize your device's home screen by adding widgets that display your cherished photos. Organize pictures into collections and choose between ordered or random playback. Optionally, add dates and custom text to your widgets for a unique touch.

**Highlights:** Unlimited photo widgets, Unlimited photo collections, Reframing photos for display, Ordered or random photo playback, Add custom text notes, Display current date

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoBox+ | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Smooth slideshow functionality
- 📱 Works well as a home screen widget
- ⚡ Easy to set up and use
- 🖼️ Supports photo uploads from albums

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription model with limited free tier
- 🚫 Free version restricted to one collection only
- 😤 Misleading 'free' trial offers (3-day trial disguised as free)
- 🔄 Switched from one-time purchase to subscription
- ⚠️ Expensive pricing ($20/month mentioned)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing over 100 photos
- High crash risk at 500+ photo imports
- Widget fails to update even after selecting album and interval
- App doesn't work reliably (multiple reports)
- Widget not appearing on device after setup

**Requested features**

- Lifetime purchase option instead of subscription
- Photo cropping functionality
- Day of week display in date format
- Smaller font size options
- Live Photo icon widget style


### Picture Widget Collage Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-widget-collage-maker/id1550087173)

Easily decorate your home screen with custom photo widgets. Personalize your widget with frames, colors, shapes, and effects. Create albums, add stickers, and text to showcase your favorite moments.

**Highlights:** Create custom photo widgets, Personalize with frames, colors, and effects, Add stickers and text to photos, Organize photos into albums, Supports multiple pictures per widget, Adjust photo refresh interval

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luxury Photo Widget Frames Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Photo Widget Collage | $2.99 | one-time |
| Love Heart Photo Frame Widget | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spring Photo Widget Frame PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stars Frame PRO for Widgets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sweetheart Frame Photo Widget | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smitten Photo Widget PRO Frame | $2.99 | one-time |
| Paris Photo Frame Widgets PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| London Frame Picture Widget HD | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Frame for Pic Widget | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget․ free?

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

### Is Picture Widget Collage Maker free?

Picture Widget Collage Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget․ or Picture Widget Collage Maker?

Photo Widget․ is rated higher. Photo Widget․ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 604 ratings, while Picture Widget Collage Maker averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Photo Widget․ or Picture Widget Collage Maker have ads?

Picture Widget Collage Maker shows ads; Photo Widget․ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widget․ or Picture Widget Collage Maker?

Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, and Picture Widget Collage Maker every 6 days. Most recently, Photo Widget․ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Picture Widget Collage Maker on November 3, 2026.

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