# WidgetBucket vs Be My Widget

The clearest difference is ads: WidgetBucket at none against Be My Widget's shown. WidgetBucket also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 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 Be My Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WidgetBucket holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WidgetBucket ships an update weekly, Be My Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetBucket | Be My Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetbucket-homescreen-theme/id1538002142/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-my-widget-home-screen/id6748679968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 8 |
| 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 | 564 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) | [Vladimir Sidorkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826971778) |

## 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 |


### Be My Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/be-my-widget-home-screen/id6748679968)

Personalize your device with over 200 unique themes and powerful widgets. Customize your home screen with custom images, countdowns, sticky notes, and more. Create unique looks for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

**Highlights:** 200+ hand-crafted themes, 24+ powerful widgets, Theme editor and design tools, Pin photo widget, Apple Watch faces, Customizable colors and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PRO Quarterly | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| PRO Yearly (Product Hunt Special) | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly (Special) | $22.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetBucket free?

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

### Is Be My Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WidgetBucket or Be My Widget?

WidgetBucket is rated higher. WidgetBucket averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Be My Widget averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do WidgetBucket or Be My Widget have ads?

Be My Widget shows ads; WidgetBucket does not.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetBucket or Be My Widget?

WidgetBucket ships an update weekly, and Be My Widget every 5 days. Most recently, WidgetBucket was updated on November 3, 2026 and Be My Widget on November 5, 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.*
