Comparison

Widgif vs Strobe Flash

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

Head to head
About

Widgif

This app allows users to add animated widgets to their iOS home screen, offering custom photo themes and seasonal designs. It also provides optional Apple Health monitoring for heart rate data, with all animations handcrafted for optimal performance within system limitations.

Highlights
  • Animated home screen widgets
  • Custom photo themes
  • Seasonal widget designs
  • Optional Apple Health integration
  • Optimized for iOS 15
  • Handcrafted animations
Features
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Widgif brings your home screen to life with a collection of widgets, custom photo themes and seasonal favorites. OPTIMIZED FOR iOS 15 The app has been optimized to improve widget performance on new and old iPhones. APPLE HEALTH Apple Watch users can now monitor their health with the new heart rate Widgif (*readings can be delayed). Access to your health data is optional and private. You can manage your access to this data through Settings -> Health -> Data -> Widgif. UNDER THE HOOD Yes, the animations are slow. But, Widgif is the only app with non-static widgets. Widgifs are only capable of 1 FPS animations due to WidgetKit's current limitations. All animated Widgifs are handmade in order to work within the app. It's the 'secret sauce' that brings them to life. *Gifs are not supported from your camera roll, yet. I want to help improve your home screen widget experience. My door is always open and feedback is welcome! More Widgif themes and gif customizations are on the way!

About

Strobe Flash

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful strobe light for any occasion. ・MUSIC MODE Flashlight syncs to surrounding sound in real time - perfect for parties, concerts, and light shows. ・ SOS MODE International Morse code distress signal. Always ready in an emergency. ・STROBE MODE Adjustable from 1 to 20 Hz. Slow pulse or rapid flash, your call. ・STEADY LIGHT Bright continuous torch for everyday use. Simple, fast, and reliable - no setup needed. Just tap and go. Mọi chi tiết xin liên hệ: zenji.support@gmail.com ----- Điều khoản sử dụng (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Chính sách bảo mật: https://vungoc.net/privacy/strobeflash

Screenshots

Widgif4 screens
Strobe Flash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Strobe Flash at Free against Widgif's $0.99. Widgif's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On in-app purchases 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

Strobe Flash is free to download; Widgif costs $0.99 up front. Widgif sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Strobe Flash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgif ships an update every 10 days, Strobe Flash every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Widgif versus Strobe Flash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgifStrobe Flash
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChad MilburnNgoc Vu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Widgif

One-time1
  • Widgif+$0.99
1 purchases

Strobe Flash

One-time1
  • StrobeFlash Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Widgif free?
Widgif costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Strobe Flash free?
Strobe Flash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Widgif or Strobe Flash have ads?
Strobe Flash shows ads; Widgif does not.
Which is updated more often, Widgif or Strobe Flash?
Widgif ships an update every 10 days, and Strobe Flash every 4 months. Most recently, Widgif was updated on November 3, 2026 and Strobe Flash on November 10, 2026.

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