Comparison

Photo Widget․ vs Video Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Photo Widget․

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
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◆◆◆ Photo Widget for iOS 14 is here ◆◆◆ Create unlimited photo widgets and add your favorite photos to your Home Screen. 1. Create a photo collection in the app. 2. Add a photo widget in your preferred size. 3. Long press to configure the photo widget to show your photo collection. Optionally you can configure the photo widget to show date and text. FEATURES: - Create unlimited widgets. Each can be configured to show different photo collection. - Create unlimited photo collections. - Reframe photos to display in frame correctly. - Photos in a collection can be shown in order or random. - Write your notes to your widget with configured option. - Show date with your widget. PhotoBox+: • You can subscribe to PhotoBox+ to unlock advanced featured & unlimited photos. • Subscription auto-renew at the end of current period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://tapuniverse.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://tapuniverse.com/policy/

About

Video Widget

Transform your iPhone's Home Screen with animated widgets. Display your favorite videos and Live Photos as dynamic, looping content. Personalize your device with cherished memories, travel highlights, or creative expressions.

Highlights
  • Video and Live Photo widgets
  • Multiple widget sizes
  • Seamless looping playback
  • Battery-efficient design
  • Local storage and privacy
Features
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Personalise your iPhone like never before with Video Widget – a powerful new way to customise your Home Screen with dynamic videos, GIFs, or Live Photos. Video Widget transforms your Home Screen into a lively, personalised gallery: use your favourite videos and Live Photos from your library, or GIFs from GIPHY. Relive your best moments and showcase your unique style every time you unlock your phone. No more static icons – bring your Home Screen to life with seamless video loops that make your device truly yours. KEY FEATURES • Video & Live Photos: Select any video or Live Photo from your Photos library and turn it into a Home Screen widget within seconds. • GIFs from GIPHY: Browse GIPHY in the app — search, trending feeds, and categories — then add animated GIFs as Home Screen widgets. • Multiple Widgets & Sizes: Supports small, medium, and large widgets. Add multiple video widgets at once to customise each Home Screen page with different videos. • Seamless Looping: Videos, Live Photos, and GIFs play as smooth, endless loops with no choppy restarts – creating a true “live wallpaper” effect on your Home Screen. • Battery-Friendly: Designed for efficiency, Video Widget intelligently optimizes playback to preserve battery life while keeping your widgets dynamic. • Privacy First: Your library videos and photos stay on your device. GIFs you choose are saved locally for your widgets. No sign-up required — your personal memories stay private. USE CASES • Family Memories: Keep your cherished family moments (like baby’s first steps or a fun reunion clip) on your Home Screen to bring a smile with every glance. • Travel Highlights: Revisit stunning travel videos and holiday clips. From beach sunsets to mountain views, relive your adventures throughout the day. • Creative Expression: Add aesthetic flair with artistic video loops – think falling cherry blossoms, a crackling fireplace, or your own creative animations – to match your mood and style. • GIFs & Reactions: Find the perfect GIF on GIPHY — memes, reactions, or aesthetic loops — and keep it on your Home Screen. • Pets & Friends: Never miss an adorable moment! Showcase your pet’s cutest videos or a goofy clip of friends to brighten your day instantly. PRICING & ADS Video Widget is free to download. The full experience requires a Video Widget Pro subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. No ads. We'd rather charge a fair price than compromise the experience. Ready to transform your iPhone experience? Download Video Widget today and create a Home Screen that truly reflects you. Make your iPhone come alive with your memories and creativity – your favourite moments are just a glance away! LEARN MORE • Support: https://videowidget.com/support • Privacy Policy: https://videowidget.com/privacy • Terms of Use: https://videowidget.com/terms

Screenshots

Photo Widget․4 screens
Video Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Photo Widget․ at daily against Video Widget's fortnightly. Photo Widget․ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (53% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Photo Widget․ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Video Widget sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Widget․ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 598 and 545 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Photo Widget․'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Video Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, Video Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Photo Widget․ versus Video Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Widget․Video Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (598 ratings) — better4.3 (545 ratings)
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews — better39.8% of reviews
Number of ratings598 — better545
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAPUNIVERSE LLCGlowUp.com

Customer experience

Photo Widget․

All ratings598 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative42.5%

Video Widget

All ratings540 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative57.3%

Bugs and requests

Photo Widget․

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Ability to select specific photos in free version

Video Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Photo Widget․

Subscriptions1
  • PhotoBox+3 Days trial$19.991 Year
15 purchases

Video Widget

Subscriptions14
  • Video Widget Pro$1.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Video Widget Pro$3.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Video Widget Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro$4.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro$19.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro$29.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Widget Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Photo Widget․ free?
Photo Widget․ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Widget free?
Video Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Photo Widget․ or Video Widget?
Photo Widget․ is rated higher. Photo Widget․ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 598 ratings, while Video Widget averages 4.3 from 545 ratings.
Do Photo Widget․ or Video Widget have ads?
Neither Photo Widget․ nor Video Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Widget․ or Video Widget?
Photo Widget․ ships an update daily, and Video Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Photo Widget․ was updated on October 16, 2026 and Video Widget on October 23, 2026.

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