# My Widgets vs Widget Custom HomeScreen

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Widgets at free with in-app purchases against Widget Custom HomeScreen's subscription. My Widgets also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (51% vs 26%). Widget Custom HomeScreen's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 338). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widget Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Custom HomeScreen has 2.8K ratings behind it against 338, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of My Widgets's written reviews are positive against 26% of Widget Custom HomeScreen's.

My Widgets ships an update every 3 months, Widget Custom HomeScreen monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Widgets | Widget Custom HomeScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (338 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-widgets-widget-themes/id1541508760/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 338 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.4% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [苏娟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327776332) | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) |

## What reviewers say

### My Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-widgets-widget-themes/id1541508760)

Personalize your iOS device with customizable widgets for your lock screen and desktop. Add photos, track holidays and birthdays, and display your calendar. Integrate with HealthKit to visualize your step data.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets, Desktop widgets, Photo slideshows, Holiday reminders, Birthday reminders, Calendar display, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Widget Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348)

Personalize your iPhone or iPad with custom themes, icons, and widgets. Transform your home screen with aesthetic wallpapers and unique styles. Integrates with the Health app for fitness tracking widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets (small, medium, large), Icon packs for custom shortcuts, Themed colors, fonts, and styles, 500+ 4K & HD Live wallpapers, Health app integration for fitness widgets, Step-by-step guides for setup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget CustomHomeScreen:weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Custom HomeScreen: PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget | $29.99 | per year |
| Buy any one theme or icon pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget App Lifetime Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable widgets
- 👍 Aesthetic options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for most features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not saving properly
- App icons not working as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Improved organization and search
- Halloween and Christmas themed widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Widgets free?

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

### Is Widget Custom HomeScreen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Widgets or Widget Custom HomeScreen?

My Widgets is rated higher. My Widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Widget Custom HomeScreen averages 4.1 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do My Widgets or Widget Custom HomeScreen have ads?

Both My Widgets and Widget Custom HomeScreen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Widgets or Widget Custom HomeScreen?

My Widgets ships an update every 3 months, and Widget Custom HomeScreen monthly. Most recently, My Widgets was updated on September 23, 2026 and Widget Custom HomeScreen on September 26, 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.*