# WidgetWorker vs Widgnest

The clearest difference is ads: WidgetWorker at none against Widgnest's shown. WidgetWorker also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetWorker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Widgnest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetWorker ships an update weekly, Widgnest every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetWorker | Widgnest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetworker/id1533979984/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bastian Kohlbauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/295858723) | [RIVERSHIP](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780804499) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetWorker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetworker/id1533979984)

Design and display unique, personalized widgets on your device. Customize elements like weather, photos, RSS feeds, and websites with a powerful editor. Sync configurations across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Fully customizable widgets, Weather data integration, RSS feed widgets, Website display, Photo widgets, Drawing tools, Date and calendar widgets, Map integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WidgetWorker Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| WidgetWorker Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


### Widgnest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgnest-widget-maker-and-lock/id6781572802)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgnest Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Widgnest Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetWorker free?

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

### Is Widgnest free?

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

### Do WidgetWorker or Widgnest have ads?

Widgnest shows ads; WidgetWorker does not.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetWorker or Widgnest?

WidgetWorker ships an update weekly, and Widgnest every 4 days. Most recently, WidgetWorker was updated on October 3, 2026 and Widgnest on October 3, 2026.

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