# WidgetStore vs Homescreen

The clearest difference is ads: WidgetStore at none against Homescreen's shown. WidgetStore also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Homescreen's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WidgetStore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homescreen has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetStore | Homescreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetstore-build-and-share/id1534982601/reviews)** | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homescreen-standby-widgets/id6480345291/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 54 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mende App Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/423474216) | [Tarun Vaghela](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721519868) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetStore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetstore-build-and-share/id1534982601)

Personalize your device's home screen with custom widgets. Create unique widgets using various data streams, including your own API data, or choose from a wide range of pre-set options like weather and quotes. Design widgets with extensive customization for fonts, colors, and layout.

**Highlights:** Personalize home screens with custom widgets, Build widgets with WidgetStore Builder, Share widgets with the community, Integrate custom API data streams, Wide range of customizable data options, Extensive design customization (fonts, colors, layout)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Homescreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homescreen-standby-widgets/id6480345291)

Enhance your device's home and standby screens with customizable widgets. Add animated displays, photo albums, music controls, and essential information like weather and calendar events. Personalize colors, sizes, and layouts for a unique user experience.

**Highlights:** Animated charging display widgets, Customizable photo album widgets, Interactive music control widgets, Lock screen and standby information widgets, Customizable clock and calendar widgets, Full home screen and standby customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetStore free?

WidgetStore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Homescreen free?

Homescreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WidgetStore or Homescreen?

WidgetStore is rated higher. WidgetStore averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Homescreen averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do WidgetStore or Homescreen have ads?

Homescreen shows ads; WidgetStore does not.

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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.*