# Next Widget vs WidgetArt

The clearest difference is monetization model: Next Widget at free with in-app purchases against WidgetArt's subscription. Next Widget also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). WidgetArt's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and WidgetArt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Next Widget against 4.8 for WidgetArt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 50 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 89% and 88% positive.

Next Widget ships an update every 8 days, WidgetArt every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Widget | WidgetArt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-widget/id1534704968/reviews) | **[4.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetartcustom-widget/id1539097448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 88.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 87 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehdi Khajeh Pour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534704970) | [子恒 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470560915) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### WidgetArt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetartcustom-widget/id1539097448)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with a collection of stylish and customizable widgets. Choose from time, photo, calendar, and text options to create a unique look.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Time widgets, Photo widgets, Calendar widgets, Text widgets, Home screen personalization, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $4.49 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Widget free?

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

### Is WidgetArt free?

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

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

WidgetArt is rated higher. Next Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while WidgetArt averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.

### Do Next Widget or WidgetArt have ads?

Next Widget shows ads; WidgetArt does not.

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

Next Widget ships an update every 8 days, and WidgetArt every 5 weeks. Most recently, Next Widget was updated on October 7, 2026 and WidgetArt on October 14, 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.*