# Photo Widget․ vs Photo Widget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Photo Widget․ at freemium against Photo Widget's subscription. Photo Widget․ also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Photo Widget's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 53%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Photo Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Widget․ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 604 and 189 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Photo Widget․'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Photo Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, Photo Widget every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget․ | Photo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (604 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1533952117/reviews)** | [4.5 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-simple-widgets/id1658276765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **604** | 189 |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 143 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) | [Mobile Smart Growth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646587126) |

## 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


### Photo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-simple-widgets/id1658276765)

Personalize your home screen with custom photo widgets. Create collages, display unlimited photos, and arrange them in various sizes. Enjoy a stylish and unique phone display with your favorite memories.

**Highlights:** Custom photo grid widgets, Unlimited photo additions per widget, Adjustable image transfer time, Three widget sizes (small, medium, large), Photo collage creation, Favorite album management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Widget Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget․ free?

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

### Is Photo Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget․ or Photo Widget?

Photo Widget․ is rated higher. Photo Widget․ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 604 ratings, while Photo Widget averages 4.5 from 189 ratings.

### Do Photo Widget․ or Photo Widget have ads?

Neither Photo Widget․ nor Photo Widget shows ads.

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

Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, and Photo Widget every 2 days. Most recently, Photo Widget․ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Photo Widget on November 7, 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.*