# Smart Widget vs Transparent Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Widget at 4.3 against Transparent Widget's 3.7. Smart Widget also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Transparent Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Transparent Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Widget has 881 ratings behind it against 51, 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 46% of Transparent Widget's.

Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, Transparent Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Widget | Transparent Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (881 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-widget-standby-and-theme/id1534517360/reviews)** | [3.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-widget-onewidget/id1557099892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **881** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 180 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) | [Chengdu Reinvent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250290964) |

## 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


### Transparent Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-widget-onewidget/id1557099892)

Create custom widgets with clear backgrounds for your home screen. Easily add and position widgets, choosing from various styles and customizing names. Personalize your device's look with a unique and clean aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Transparent widget backgrounds, Customizable widget names and styles, Easy widget positioning, Screenshot upload for background setup, Multiple widget styles

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro (Quarterly) | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro (Yearly) | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Transparent widgets
- 👍 No app name on widgets
- 💡 Customizable wallpapers
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alignment issues with widgets
- 🐛 Widgets not updating automatically
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Bugs after updates
- 🐛 Inability to select widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not displaying properly
- Blank widgets with black/white borders
- Clock widget not working
- Inability to delete widgets
- App not showing up in widget selection

**Requested features**

- More widget options
- Ability to change font style
- Support for iPad
- Customizable widget colors
- 12-hour time format option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Widget free?

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

### Is Transparent Widget free?

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

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

Smart Widget is rated higher. Smart Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 881 ratings, while Transparent Widget averages 3.7 from 51 ratings.

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

Smart Widget shows ads; Transparent Widget does not.

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

Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, and Transparent Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Widget was updated on September 23, 2026 and Transparent Widget on August 23, 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.*