# Widget+ Custom HomeScreen vs Share Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Share Widget at 4.6 against Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's 4.0. Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 92). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget+ Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Share Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Share Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget+ Custom HomeScreen has 3.5K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's written reviews are positive against 25% of Share Widget's.

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen ships an update weekly, Share Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget+ Custom HomeScreen | Share Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207/reviews) | **[4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-widgeticon-themes/id1606343428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLD FAITH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538881209) | [Numrise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776985297) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers. Choose from a variety of styles or design your own with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds.  Transform your device with unique themes and useful clock or photo widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets with various styles, Personalize fonts, text color, and backgrounds, Themed packs with wallpapers and icons, Clock and date widgets in multiple sizes, Photo and motivation widgets, Easy step-by-step customization guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget+ Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Monthly Vip | $19.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Yearly Vip | $29.99 | per year |
| Widget+ VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Helpful guidance
- 💡 Lots of good widgets
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Customization issues
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit subscription screen
- Widgets not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More free widgets and themes
- Ability to use own photos
- Cheaper subscription options


### Share Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-widgeticon-themes/id1606343428)

Share real-time photos with friends and family directly on your home screen. Customize your desktop with rich themes, icons, and HD wallpapers. Stay connected and share moments instantly.

**Highlights:** Real-time photo sharing widgets, Instant photo replies, Customizable desktop design, Rich personality themes, Easy icon replacement, Massive HD wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周VIP | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 周订阅 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| year vip（3 free） | $6.99 | per year |
| 年订阅 | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget+ Custom HomeScreen free?

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Share Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget+ Custom HomeScreen or Share Widget?

Share Widget is rated higher. Widget+ Custom HomeScreen averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Share Widget averages 4.6 from 92 ratings.

### Do Widget+ Custom HomeScreen or Share Widget have ads?

Neither Widget+ Custom HomeScreen nor Share Widget shows ads.

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

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen ships an update weekly, and Share Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Widget+ Custom HomeScreen was updated on September 28, 2026 and Share Widget on September 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.*