# Photo Widget․ vs OC

The clearest difference is ads: Photo Widget․ at none against OC's shown. Photo Widget․ also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). OC's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 53%). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget․ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and OC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Widget․ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widget․ has 604 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Photo Widget․'s written reviews are positive against 70% of OC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, OC every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget․ | OC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (604 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget/id1533952117/reviews)** | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oc-widget-video-player/id6480260219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **604** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | **70.0% 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 | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAPUNIVERSE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462862671) | [MoriRanMaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/419822225) |

## 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


### OC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oc-widget-video-player/id6480260219)

Play videos directly on your iPhone's home screen with this intuitive app. Enjoy your favorite content anytime without needing to open the application, thanks to its convenient widget functionality.

**Highlights:** Play videos on home screen widgets, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, No complex settings required, Quick video access via widgets, Stress-free video playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $0.69 | per month |
| Pro yearly | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget․ free?

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

### Is OC free?

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

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

Photo Widget․ is rated higher. Photo Widget․ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 604 ratings, while OC averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Photo Widget․ or OC have ads?

OC shows ads; Photo Widget․ does not.

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

Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, and OC every 6 days. Most recently, Photo Widget․ was updated on November 7, 2026 and OC on October 30, 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.*