# Smart Widget vs Widgets for Dynamic Island

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Widget at every 10 days against Widgets for Dynamic Island's every 4 weeks. Smart Widget also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Widgets for Dynamic Island sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Smart Widget against 4.3 for Widgets for Dynamic Island. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 882 and 297 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Smart Widget's written reviews are positive against 54% of Widgets for Dynamic Island's.

Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Widget | Widgets for Dynamic Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (882 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-widget-standby-and-theme/id1534517360/reviews)** | [4.3 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **882** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | **66.6% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 180 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) |

## 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


### Widgets for Dynamic Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416)

Create custom Live Activities for your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Display glanceable information with customizable styles and themes, including health data, device status, and weather. Some features require a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom Live Activity creation, Lock screen and Dynamic Island display, Customizable styles and themes, HealthKit integration for health data, Picture in Picture support, Variety of module options (Health, Device, Weather)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient live activities
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Customization features
- 🔥 Dynamic island integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues after app updates
- Weather widget not refreshing automatically
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free widgets
- Improve weather widget functionality
- Allow customization of text/icons in dynamic island
- Implement a trial period or one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Widget free?

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

### Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?

Widgets for Dynamic Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Widget or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

Smart Widget is rated higher. Smart Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 882 ratings, while Widgets for Dynamic Island averages 4.3 from 297 ratings.

### Do Smart Widget or Widgets for Dynamic Island have ads?

Both Smart Widget and Widgets for Dynamic Island show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Widget or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, and Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. Most recently, Smart Widget was updated on October 25, 2026 and Widgets for Dynamic Island on October 25, 2026.

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