# Widget+ Custom HomeScreen vs Magic Theme

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Theme at 87% against Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's 18%. Magic Theme also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0). Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Magic Theme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Theme holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's written reviews are positive against 87% of Magic Theme's.

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen ships an update weekly, Magic Theme every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget+ Custom HomeScreen | Magic Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-theme-custom-home-screen/id1642735167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOLD FAITH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538881209) | [BC LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641673377) |

## 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


### Magic Theme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-theme-custom-home-screen/id1642735167)

Personalize your phone's look with custom themes, icons, widgets, and wallpapers. Easily create a unique Home and Lock Screen experience with a vast collection of aesthetic options.

**Highlights:** Home Screen customization, Theme customizer, Widget collection, Aesthetic icons, Wallpaper collection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme features for one week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Theme features for one month | $9.99 | per month |
| Theme features for one year | $19.99 | per year |
| Theme Pro feature for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable home screen
- 💖 Cute and creative themes
- 🎨 Wide variety of designs
- 🔥 Helpful app
- ✨ Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 💰 Paid features
- 🚫 Doesn't work on iPhone 14 Pro Max

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription charges after cancellation
- Blank app duplicates after deletion

**Requested features**

- Unsubscribe option
- More free themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget+ Custom HomeScreen free?

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

### Is Magic Theme free?

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

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

Magic Theme is rated higher. Widget+ Custom HomeScreen averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Magic Theme averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Widget+ Custom HomeScreen or Magic Theme have ads?

Neither Widget+ Custom HomeScreen nor Magic Theme shows ads.

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

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen ships an update weekly, and Magic Theme every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widget+ Custom HomeScreen was updated on September 24, 2026 and Magic Theme on September 16, 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.*