# Smart Widget vs Next Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Next Widget at 4.7 against Smart Widget's 4.3. Next Widget also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 66%). Smart Widget's advantage is ratings volume (881 vs 68). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Widget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Next Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Next Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Widget has 881 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Smart Widget's written reviews are positive against 89% of Next Widget's.

Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, Next Widget every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Widget | Next Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (881 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-widget-standby-and-theme/id1534517360/reviews) | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-widget/id1534704968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **881** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) | [Mehdi Khajeh Pour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534704970) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-widget-standby-and-theme/id1534517360)

Personalize your device's standby, lock, and home screens with custom widgets, icon packs, wallpapers, clocks, and weather. Design unique themes or choose from hundreds of pre-made options for a truly one-of-a-kind look.

**Highlights:** Standby Mode Widgets, Custom Icon Packs, Personalized Wallpapers, Clock and Weather Widgets, Theme Designer, Hundreds of Themes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable themes
- 💡 Variety of design options
- 🚀 Easy to use
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require payment
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported
- 🤔 Limited free options
- ⏱️ Slow performance for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working as expected
- Downloading issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free theme options
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better explanations and tutorials
- Ability to fully customize without paying


### Next Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-widget/id1534704968)

Create and customize your own widgets for your home screen. Choose from hundreds of pre-built designs or design your own with various art, backgrounds, and colors. New widgets are added weekly.

**Highlights:** Create custom widgets, Customize prebuilt widgets, Weekly widget updates, 500+ prebuilt widget options, Widget library, Analog and digital clocks, Daily quotes and love counters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| One month | $4.99 | per month |
| Six months | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| One year promotion | $7.99 | per year |
| One year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Easy to use
- 🎨 Great customization options
- 🌟 Beautifully designed widgets
- 💯 Highly recommended app
- 📱 Perfect for personalizing iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Many premium features
- ⚠️ Ads in free version
- 📉 Limited free options
- 😥 Next wallpaper not working
- 🐛 Buggy scrolling behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Next wallpaper shows 'image not found'
- App crashes when scrolling
- Free trial charged immediately
- Time widget not keeping proper time (resolved)

**Requested features**

- More free options
- Fix scrolling bug
- More widget variety
- Improve free trial transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Widget free?

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

### Is Next Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Widget or Next Widget?

Next Widget is rated higher. Smart Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 881 ratings, while Next Widget averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.

### Do Smart Widget or Next Widget have ads?

Both Smart Widget and Next Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Widget or Next Widget?

Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, and Next Widget every 8 days. Most recently, Smart Widget was updated on October 15, 2026 and Next Widget on October 15, 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.*