Comparison

Next Widget vs Widgetal

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

Head to head
About

Next Widget

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
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◆ Make your own widgets, just the way you like.◆ You can find your favorite Widgets and Customize their art, background image, background color, etc or Create your widget with a wide range of options in Next Widget. also, you can have your own widget library and add them to your home screen. *****We add new widgets every week***** ◆ Main features: * Theme and widget packs (Weekly update) * Chose between 500+ prebuilt widgets (Weekly update) * Customize prebuilt widgets * Create your own widget ◆ Widget types: * Analog clock (60+ Styles) * Digital Clock (12 Styles) * Daily Quotes * Love day counter * Calendar * Countdown * Photo * Notes ◆ Upcoming widgets: * Weather * Social * Music * Sport * Tools ◆ Steps: 1- Choose your widget art between 500+ fantastic widgets 2- Customize your widget background color,image,text,etc. 3- Add your widget to your home screen ----------------------------- ►Notes: 〉Next Widget includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. 〉Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription in the iTunes settings at least 24- hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. 〉Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. 〉Please note: If have any problem with your widgets display after updates, please re-save them. 〉Please note: Please Report to us all translation or functionality problems through the Instagram support page. (link is inside the app) 〉You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service.

About

Widgetal

Customize your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island with a vast collection of widgets and exclusive themes. Enjoy iOS 26-optimized designs, real-time data, and depth effect wallpapers for a stylish and functional experience.

Highlights
  • iOS 26 Exclusive Themes
  • Vast Widget Collection
  • Dynamic Island & Live Activities
  • iOS 26 Lock Screen Widgets
  • Depth Effect Wallpapers
  • Customizable App Icons
Features
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Widgetal fully supports widgets for iOS 26! Customize Lock Screen/Home Screen/Dynamic Island widgets with iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design, and pair with exclusive screen themes for a stylish iPhone experience. Download now for iOS 26-optimized widgets and themes! Key features: iOS 26 Exclusive Themes: Perfectly matched app icons, widgets, and wallpapers for iOS 26! Choose from Dark/neon/Minimalist/cute styles—all tailored to iOS 26’s visual standards for a neat, stylish iPhone. Vast Widget Collection (iOS 26 Optimized): Time, clock, calendar, weather, photo, mixed widgets—redesigned for iOS 26. Get essential info at a glance on your iOS 26 Home Screen. Dynamic Island & Live Activities (iOS 26 Optimized) Cute pets broadcast real-time weather/air quality data—adapted to iOS 26’s interactivity. One-click setup for Dynamic Island/Live Activities (iOS 26 Liquid Glass compatible). iOS 26 Lock Screen Widgets: iOS 26-supported lockscreen launcher: Add hot apps to launch instantly. Choose from Weather/Countdown/Air Quality and more—widgets optimized for iOS 26 display effects. iOS 26 Depth Effect Wallpapers: Textured Depth Effect wallpapers (iOS 26 Liquid Glass optimized) fit all iPhone sizes. Explore Animals/Urban/Nature/Figure categories—paired seamlessly with iOS 26 themes. Automatic Subscription Service Instructions: Payment is charged to your iTunes account on purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off 24 hours before period end. Renewal charges apply within 24 hours of period end; manage subscriptions in Account Settings. No cancellation during active subscription period. Unused free trial portions are forfeited on subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/lockscreenweather/private-policy EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/contact us: widgetal@gmail.com

Screenshots

Next Widget4 screens
Widgetal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next Widget at 89% against Widgetal's 21%. Next Widget also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Widgetal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (589 vs 68). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Next Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Widgetal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Next Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetal has 589 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Next Widget's written reviews are positive against 21% of Widgetal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Widget ships an update every 8 days, Widgetal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Next Widget versus Widgetal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext WidgetWidgetal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (68 ratings) — better4.4 (589 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings68589 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB356 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehdi Khajeh PourZhi Sys Limited

Customer experience

Next Widget

All ratings68 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.2%

Widgetal

All ratings589 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.6%

Bugs and requests

Next Widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Next wallpaper shows 'image not found'
  • App crashes when scrolling
  • Free trial charged immediately
  • Time widget not keeping proper time (resolved)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free options
  • Fix scrolling bug
  • More widget variety
  • Improve free trial transparency

Widgetal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Next Widget

Subscriptions5
  • Three months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • One month$4.991 Month
  • Six months$7.996 Months
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  • One year promotion$7.991 Year
  • One year$19.991 Year
8 purchases

Widgetal

Subscriptions7
  • Quarter member$1.493 Months
  • Monthly membership$1.991 Month
  • Year VIP (3 day free)3 Days trial$6.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • UniPass Apps Welcome3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Week VIP3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Year member$19.991 Year
  • UniPass Apps Pro$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • permanent member$12.99

Questions

Is Next Widget free?
Next Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widgetal free?
Widgetal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next Widget or Widgetal?
Next Widget is rated higher. Next Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Widgetal averages 4.4 from 589 ratings.
Do Next Widget or Widgetal have ads?
Next Widget shows ads; Widgetal does not.
Which is updated more often, Next Widget or Widgetal?
Next Widget ships an update every 8 days, and Widgetal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Next Widget was updated on October 7, 2026 and Widgetal on October 14, 2026.

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