# Phone Widget vs Widget Custom HomeScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phone Widget at 100% against Widget Custom HomeScreen's 26%. Phone Widget also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone Widget | Widget Custom HomeScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erick Daniel Padilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317537746) | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-widget/id1537333783)

Quickly call and message contacts directly from your home screen with a single tap. Customize your widgets with various themes and sizes to suit your needs. Access your most frequent contacts without searching through your phone's address book.

**Highlights:** One-Tap™ calling and messaging, Home screen contact access, Multiple widget sizes, Customizable themes, Support for iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phone Widget Unlimited | $0.99 | one-time |


### Widget Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348)

Personalize your iPhone or iPad with custom themes, icons, and widgets. Transform your home screen with aesthetic wallpapers and unique styles. Integrates with the Health app for fitness tracking widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets (small, medium, large), Icon packs for custom shortcuts, Themed colors, fonts, and styles, 500+ 4K & HD Live wallpapers, Health app integration for fitness widgets, Step-by-step guides for setup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget CustomHomeScreen:weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Custom HomeScreen: PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget | $29.99 | per year |
| Buy any one theme or icon pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget App Lifetime Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable widgets
- 👍 Aesthetic options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for most features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not saving properly
- App icons not working as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Improved organization and search
- Halloween and Christmas themed widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone Widget free?

Phone 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.

### Do Phone Widget or Widget Custom HomeScreen have ads?

Widget Custom HomeScreen shows ads; Phone Widget does not.

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

Phone Widget ships an update monthly, and Widget Custom HomeScreen monthly. Most recently, Phone Widget was updated on October 6, 2026 and Widget Custom HomeScreen on October 21, 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.*