# WidgetBucket vs Simple Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: WidgetBucket at 4.8 against Simple Widgets's 4.2. WidgetBucket also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetBucket sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetBucket holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WidgetBucket ships an update weekly, Simple Widgets every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetBucket | Simple Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetbucket-homescreen-theme/id1538002142/reviews)** | [4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-widgets-photo/id1633005962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetBucket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetbucket-homescreen-theme/id1538002142)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide variety of pre-made and customizable widgets. Add elements like clocks, calendars, fitness trackers, and reminders to create a unique and functional layout.

**Highlights:** Extensive widget gallery, Customizable widget appearance, Date & Time widgets, Fitness tracking widgets, Countdown and reminder widgets, Contact shortcuts, Analog clock designs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Premium Widgets | $1.99 | per month |


### Simple Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-widgets-photo/id1633005962)

Personalize your home and lock screens with customizable widgets. Choose from various sizes and styles, including different backgrounds, font colors, and borders. Easily edit existing widgets to change their appearance.

**Highlights:** Customizable widget types, Small, Medium, Large, and Lock Screen widgets, Background and font color customization, Border customization, Edit existing widget appearance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Widget Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetBucket free?

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

### Is Simple Widgets free?

Simple Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WidgetBucket or Simple Widgets?

WidgetBucket is rated higher. WidgetBucket averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Simple Widgets averages 4.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do WidgetBucket or Simple Widgets have ads?

Simple Widgets shows ads; WidgetBucket does not.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetBucket or Simple Widgets?

WidgetBucket ships an update weekly, and Simple Widgets every 5 days. Most recently, WidgetBucket was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Widgets on October 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.*