# Next Widget vs Share Widget

Next Widget and Share Widget both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Next Widget's written reviews are positive against 25% of Share Widget's. Share Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Share Widget sells 5 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 — 4.7 for Next Widget against 4.6 for Share Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 92 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Next Widget's written reviews are positive against 25% of Share Widget's.

Next Widget ships an update every 8 days, Share Widget every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Widget | Share Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-widget/id1534704968/reviews)** | [4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-widgeticon-themes/id1606343428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **92** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehdi Khajeh Pour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534704970) | [Numrise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776985297) |

## 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


### Share Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-widgeticon-themes/id1606343428)

Share real-time photos with friends and family directly on your home screen. Customize your desktop with rich themes, icons, and HD wallpapers. Stay connected and share moments instantly.

**Highlights:** Real-time photo sharing widgets, Instant photo replies, Customizable desktop design, Rich personality themes, Easy icon replacement, Massive HD wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周VIP | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 周订阅 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| year vip（3 free） | $6.99 | per year |
| 年订阅 | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Widget free?

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

### Is Share Widget free?

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

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

Next Widget is rated higher. Next Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Share Widget averages 4.6 from 92 ratings.

### Do Next Widget or Share Widget have ads?

Next Widget shows ads; Share Widget does not.

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

Next Widget ships an update every 8 days, and Share Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Next Widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Share Widget on September 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.*