Comparison

Smart Widget vs KeepLit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Widget

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
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NightStand: StandBy Widget 17 allows you to set a personalized Widgets for Standby Mode. Your home screen will become a one-of-a-kind widget and theme include your own icon packs, wallpaper, clocks and weather. This exclusive feature is available on IOS 17 and later. This app is perfect for customizing and styling your screen. Super easy to setup It works for all devices and all you need is to update your iPhone to IOS 17+. Design your personal theme We offer you hundreds of themes which include an icon, background wallpaper, clocks,... You can choose one and directly apply your favorite into home screen design. But if you want to try some fun experience by releasing your creativity, please select and adjust the widget, theme and icon base on your own taste. Please note that the icon pack does not change your actual app icons. These are for a custom shortcut using the Shortcut App. Disclaimer We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We only developed and tested our app with these devices. - iPhone is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Premium Subscription Subscription starts from USD 3.99. - a 1-week subscription - a 1-year subscription with 3 days free trial - a 1-lifetime package • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms Privacy: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms If you have any feedback, do not hesitate to contact us at support@maplelabs.co

About

KeepLit

This utility prevents your screen from timing out while media continues to play in the background. It works seamlessly with music, podcasts, and videos, offering a convenient solution for various activities without interrupting your audio or requiring foreground access.

Highlights
  • Keeps screen on without interrupting audio
  • Works in the background with other apps
  • Launch from widget or Control Center
  • No subscriptions, one-time purchase
  • Privacy-focused, no tracking
Features
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KeepLit keeps your screen on — without interrupting your music, podcasts, or videos. Other screen-awake apps stop your audio when activated. KeepLit doesn't. Your media keeps playing. Your screen stays on. No floating windows. No conflicts. WORKS IN THE BACKGROUND Start a session and switch to any app. KeepLit doesn't need to stay in the foreground — it quietly keeps your display awake while you cook, read, follow a tutorial, or wait in a queue. LAUNCH INSTANTLY Start a session from your Home Screen Widget or Control Center. No need to open the app. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER. One-time purchase unlocks everything. Free trial included so you can try it first. PERFECT FOR: · Following recipes with messy hands · Reading long articles or documents · Keeping a map or boarding pass visible · Monitoring live scores or dashboards · Waiting in online queues for tickets · Any time your screen turns off too soon PRIVACY FIRST No camera. No microphone. No tracking. No account required.

Screenshots

Smart Widget4 screens
KeepLit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Widget at 4.3 against KeepLit's 2.3. Smart Widget also leads on ratings volume (882 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). KeepLit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Widget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and KeepLit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Widget has 882 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, KeepLit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Widget versus KeepLit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart WidgetKeepLit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (882 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings882 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaple Labs Co., LtdChihHung Chang

Bugs and requests

Smart Widget

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

KeepLit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Smart Widget

Subscriptions5
  • Premium$2.997 Days
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$6.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Premium$12.991 Year
  • Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
1 purchases

KeepLit

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Smart Widget free?
Smart Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeepLit free?
KeepLit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Widget or KeepLit?
Smart Widget is rated higher. Smart Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 882 ratings, while KeepLit averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Smart Widget or KeepLit have ads?
Smart Widget shows ads; KeepLit does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Widget or KeepLit?
Smart Widget ships an update every 10 days, and KeepLit every 9 days. Most recently, Smart Widget was updated on November 7, 2026 and KeepLit on October 31, 2026.

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