# Smart Widget vs Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Widget at 67% against Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's 18%. Smart Widget also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 882). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Widget+ Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 882 and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Smart Widget's written reviews are positive against 18% of Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's.

Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Widget | Widget+ Custom HomeScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (882 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-widget-standby-and-theme/id1534517360/reviews)** | [4.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 882 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.6% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) | [GOLD FAITH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538881209) |

## 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


### Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers. Choose from a variety of styles or design your own with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds.  Transform your device with unique themes and useful clock or photo widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets with various styles, Personalize fonts, text color, and backgrounds, Themed packs with wallpapers and icons, Clock and date widgets in multiple sizes, Photo and motivation widgets, Easy step-by-step customization guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget+ Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Monthly Vip | $19.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Yearly Vip | $29.99 | per year |
| Widget+ VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Helpful guidance
- 💡 Lots of good widgets
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Customization issues
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit subscription screen
- Widgets not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More free widgets and themes
- Ability to use own photos
- Cheaper subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Widget free?

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

### Is Widget+ Custom HomeScreen free?

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Widget or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Smart Widget is rated higher. Smart Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 882 ratings, while Widget+ Custom HomeScreen averages 4.0 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Smart Widget or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen have ads?

Smart Widget shows ads; Widget+ Custom HomeScreen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Widget or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. Most recently, Smart Widget was updated on October 25, 2026 and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen on October 22, 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.*