# Call Widget vs Widgets for Dynamic Island

The clearest difference is ads: Call Widget at none against Widgets for Dynamic Island's shown. Call Widget also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). Widgets for Dynamic Island's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 27%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Widgets for Dynamic Island sells 7 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 — 4.3 for Call Widget against 4.3 for Widgets for Dynamic Island. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 693 and 297 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Call Widget's written reviews are positive against 54% of Widgets for Dynamic Island's.

Call Widget ships an update weekly, Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Widget | Widgets for Dynamic Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (693 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-widget-speed-dial/id1536988290/reviews) | **[4.3 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **693** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 111 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AZUR APPS FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528137472) | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) |

## 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


### Widgets for Dynamic Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416)

Create custom Live Activities for your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Display glanceable information with customizable styles and themes, including health data, device status, and weather. Some features require a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom Live Activity creation, Lock screen and Dynamic Island display, Customizable styles and themes, HealthKit integration for health data, Picture in Picture support, Variety of module options (Health, Device, Weather)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient live activities
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Customization features
- 🔥 Dynamic island integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues after app updates
- Weather widget not refreshing automatically
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free widgets
- Improve weather widget functionality
- Allow customization of text/icons in dynamic island
- Implement a trial period or one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Widget free?

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

### Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?

Widgets for Dynamic Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Call Widget or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

Widgets for Dynamic Island is rated higher. Call Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 693 ratings, while Widgets for Dynamic Island averages 4.3 from 297 ratings.

### Do Call Widget or Widgets for Dynamic Island have ads?

Widgets for Dynamic Island shows ads; Call Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Call Widget or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

Call Widget ships an update weekly, and Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. Most recently, Call Widget was updated on October 22, 2026 and Widgets for Dynamic Island on October 25, 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.*