# WidgetPack vs Unwatched for YouTube

The clearest difference is rating: Unwatched for YouTube at 4.7 against WidgetPack's 3.7. Unwatched for YouTube also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). WidgetPack's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetPack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Unwatched for YouTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Unwatched for YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unwatched for YouTube has 421 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of WidgetPack's written reviews are positive against 88% of Unwatched for YouTube's.

WidgetPack ships an update every 2 weeks, Unwatched for YouTube every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetPack | Unwatched for YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpack-custom-screen/id1538052857/reviews) | **[4.7 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unwatched-for-youtube/id6477287463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **421** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 151 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Exponential Consulting Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221023749) | [Pentland Firth Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/580828199) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetPack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpack-custom-screen/id1538052857)

Personalize your phone's Home screen with stylish, ready-made widgets. Choose from various designs and sizes, including time and date displays. Integrate with the Health app for at-a-glance information.

**Highlights:** Ready-made widget designs, Three widget sizes (Small, Medium, Large), Easy setup, Time and date widgets, Health app integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WidgetPack Full Access Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| WidgetPack Full Access Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### Unwatched for YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unwatched-for-youtube/id6477287463)

Manage your YouTube viewing experience with a customizable queue and channel subscriptions. Avoid algorithmic feeds, hide Shorts, and set custom playback speeds per channel. Enjoy features like Picture-in-Picture and chapter support for efficient video consumption.

**Highlights:** Customizable video queue, Channel and playlist following, Content triage system, Shorts content filtering, Per-channel playback speed, Chapter support, Picture-in-Picture and background audio

**Features:** Safari Extension, Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great functionality
- 🚀 Perfect for YouTube picture-in-picture and background audio
- 👍 Wonderful YouTube replacement
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Brilliant app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 PiP is broken on iPhone
- 🐛 Buggy and often freezes iPad
- 🐛 Crashes when marking too many videos as watched
- 🐛 Experimental iCloud sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Another video opens when screen is flipped
- Queue not loading on Apple TV
- App crashes on iOS 18.1 beta

**Requested features**

- Download videos within the app
- Organize videos in dedicated playlists
- Add player to Apple TV app
- Option to not remove videos from inbox until fully watched
- Remember right-most tab state through app restarts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetPack free?

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

### Is Unwatched for YouTube free?

Unwatched for YouTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WidgetPack or Unwatched for YouTube?

Unwatched for YouTube is rated higher. WidgetPack averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Unwatched for YouTube averages 4.7 from 421 ratings.

### Do WidgetPack or Unwatched for YouTube have ads?

WidgetPack shows ads; Unwatched for YouTube does not.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetPack or Unwatched for YouTube?

WidgetPack ships an update every 2 weeks, and Unwatched for YouTube every 3 weeks. Most recently, WidgetPack was updated on October 6, 2026 and Unwatched for YouTube on October 27, 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.*