# Call Widget vs Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

The clearest difference is rating: Call Widget at 4.3 against Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's 4.0. Call Widget also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 18%). Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 693). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Widget sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Call Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget+ Custom HomeScreen has 3.5K ratings behind it against 693, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Call Widget's written reviews are positive against 18% of Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Widget | Widget+ Custom HomeScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (693 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-widget-speed-dial/id1536988290/reviews)** | [4.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 693 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AZUR APPS FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528137472) | [GOLD FAITH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538881209) |

## What reviewers say

### Call Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-widget-speed-dial/id1536988290)

This app allows you to add favorite contacts as widgets to your iOS home screen for quick dialing. Personalize your phone with beautiful and useful widgets to call your most important contacts in just two clicks.

**Highlights:** Speed dial favorite contacts, Add contacts to home screen widgets, Customize home screen appearance, Assign photos to contacts, Two-click calling

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call Widget Pro 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Widget Pro 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Widget Pro 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Call Widget Pro 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Call Widget Pro 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Call Widget Pro 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Call Widget Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Call Widget Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Clean Widget | $1.99 | one-time |
| In Love Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Call Widget Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✨ Nice looking widget design
- 🎯 Convenient quick access to contacts
- 📱 Better than native phone app for large fingers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription/in-app purchases
- 🚫 Not truly one-tap dialing as advertised
- ❌ Misleading marketing and false advertising
- 🐛 Widgets don't function properly
- ⚠️ Hidden close button (X) in corner

**Reported bugs**

- Tapping contact widgets does nothing
- Dialing functionality broken after adding contacts
- Only first widget works, others are non-functional
- App shows 'coming soon' after purchase
- Close button invisible due to colorful corner design

**Requested features**

- Increase widget contact limit beyond 3-10 entries
- Multiple widgets on home screen support
- Full screen contact display option
- FaceTime audio/video call widget support
- Truly one-tap dialing without app opening


### Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers. Choose from a variety of styles or design your own with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds.  Transform your device with unique themes and useful clock or photo widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets with various styles, Personalize fonts, text color, and backgrounds, Themed packs with wallpapers and icons, Clock and date widgets in multiple sizes, Photo and motivation widgets, Easy step-by-step customization guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget+ Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Monthly Vip | $19.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Yearly Vip | $29.99 | per year |
| Widget+ VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Helpful guidance
- 💡 Lots of good widgets
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Customization issues
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit subscription screen
- Widgets not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More free widgets and themes
- Ability to use own photos
- Cheaper subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Widget free?

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

### Is Widget+ Custom HomeScreen free?

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Call Widget or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Call Widget is rated higher. Call Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 693 ratings, while Widget+ Custom HomeScreen averages 4.0 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Call Widget or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen have ads?

Neither Call Widget nor Widget+ Custom HomeScreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Call Widget or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Call Widget ships an update weekly, and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. Most recently, Call Widget was updated on September 5, 2026 and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen on September 24, 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.*