# WidgetBucket vs Widgets 26

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WidgetBucket at 100% against Widgets 26's 39%. WidgetBucket also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Widgets 26's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetBucket sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Widgets 26 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetBucket holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets 26 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WidgetBucket's written reviews are positive against 39% of Widgets 26's.

WidgetBucket ships an update weekly, Widgets 26 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetBucket | Widgets 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetbucket-homescreen-theme/id1538002142/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-26/id6444178143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) |

## 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 |


### Widgets 26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-26/id6444178143)

Transform your lock screen into a dynamic hub with custom widgets. Add app shortcuts, contacts, photos, and health tracking directly to your lock screen. Personalize your device with a built-in wallpaper editor and a vast collection of exclusive wallpapers.

**Highlights:** App Shortcuts Widget, Contacts Widget, Photo Widget, Health Widget, Wallpaper Editor, Exclusive Wallpaper Collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip for week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip for one year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app
- 💡 Excellent and very good
- 💡 Wallpaper feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't save changes
- 🐛 Background doesn't remove
- 🐛 Dynamic island doesn't work
- 🐛 Time widget goes past 24 hours
- 🐛 Not all widgets work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Calendar widget keeps disappearing

**Requested features**

- Allow adding widgets
- Ability to type own quote


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetBucket free?

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

### Is Widgets 26 free?

Widgets 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WidgetBucket or Widgets 26?

WidgetBucket is rated higher. WidgetBucket averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Widgets 26 averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do WidgetBucket or Widgets 26 have ads?

Neither WidgetBucket nor Widgets 26 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetBucket or Widgets 26?

WidgetBucket ships an update weekly, and Widgets 26 every 2 months. Most recently, WidgetBucket was updated on August 26, 2026 and Widgets 26 on September 27, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*