Comparison

WidgetPod vs MD Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WidgetPod

Enhance your iPhone's Home Screen with customizable music widgets for Apple Music and Spotify. Control playback, display track information in real-time, and personalize your widgets to match your style. Enjoy a seamless visual experience without needing premium subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Customizable music widgets
  • Real-time playback controls
  • Apple Music and Spotify integration
  • Live updating track information
  • Light and dark mode support
  • Multiple widget sizes
Features
Read full description

-- WidgetPod - Music Widget -- The ultimate customizable music widget for Apple Music and Spotify WidgetPod brings a new level of personalization and functionality to your iPhone’s Home Screen. Designed for music lovers who care about aesthetics and control, WidgetPod gives you beautifully crafted music widgets that are fully customizable and always up to date. Whether you're streaming with Apple Music or Spotify, WidgetPod lets you control your music and display track information directly on your Home Screen—no need to open the app. With WidgetPod, your favorite music becomes a visual experience. The app offers a seamless interface that connects your music playback with stylish widget designs, giving you immediate control over your listening and a beautiful layout to enhance your Home Screen. Key Features: - Customizable Music Widgets Create widgets that match your personal style. Choose from a variety of themes, layouts, colors, fonts, and sizes. Whether you prefer a minimal black-and-white aesthetic or something bold and vibrant, WidgetPod lets you fine-tune every visual detail to suit your preferences. - Real-Time Playback Controls Control your music without unlocking your phone. Play, pause, skip to the next track, or go back to the previous one—all directly from your widget. The controls update in real time so you’re always in sync with your music. - Apple Music and Spotify Integration WidgetPod supports both Apple Music and Spotify accounts. Whether you're a fan of curated playlists, radio stations, or your own music library, you can display and control your current playback from either service with ease. - Live Updating Widgets Always stay updated with what's playing. WidgetPod’s widgets show real-time information such as track title, artist name, album artwork, and playback status. Your Home Screen reflects the music you're listening to—no refresh required. - Light and Dark Mode Support Match your widgets with your iPhone’s appearance settings. Whether you use Light Mode during the day or switch to Dark Mode at night, WidgetPod adjusts automatically for a seamless visual experience. - Multiple Widget Sizes Choose the widget size that works best for your layout. WidgetPod offers small, medium, and large widget options, so you can prioritize controls, visuals, or compact design depending on your needs. - Elegant and Minimalist Design WidgetPod is built with design in mind. The user interface and widget styles follow modern iOS aesthetics, offering a clean, uncluttered look that complements any Home Screen setup. - Works Without Premium Subscription You don’t need a Spotify Premium or Apple Music subscription to use WidgetPod. Free-tier users can enjoy core features like basic playback support and real-time track updates, making the app accessible to all music lovers. ** Why Choose WidgetPod? ** - Enjoy quick access to music controls directly from your Home Screen - Personalize your widgets to match your aesthetic and mood - Experience smooth integration with Apple Music and Spotify - Get real-time updates with current track info and album art - Maintain a minimal, beautiful, and modern interface - Works for both premium and non-premium music accounts - Built for those who want both style and performance in one app WidgetPod transforms the way you interact with music on your iPhone. With its intuitive features and focus on customization, it turns your Home Screen into a personal music dashboard—always current, always stylish, and always in control. Terms & Conditions: https://zipoapps.com/widgetpodios/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/widgetpodios/privacy/

About

MD Player

Experience your Apple Music playlists with a nostalgic, retro minidisc player interface. Swipe through virtual discs and drag one to play, enjoying realistic haptic and sound effects for an immersive music listening experience.

Highlights
  • Swipeable minidisc interface
  • Customizable player color
  • Apple Music playlist integration
  • Drag-and-drop disc loading
  • Haptic and audio feedback
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
Read full description

Bring back the charm of the minidisc era—reimagined for today. MD Player transforms your Apple Music playlists into a beautifully immersive, retro-inspired minidisc experience. Swipe through your personal stack of digital minidiscs and drag one into the on-screen player to instantly start listening. Feel every interaction with precise haptic feedback and hear satisfying sound effects that mimic the physical act of using a classic minidisc player. Designed with a focus on nostalgia and ease of use, MD Player creates a truly unique and engaging way to enjoy your music. Features: - Beautifully designed, swipeable minidisc interface - Easily choose the color of the minidisc player - Seamless integration with your Apple Music playlists - Drag-and-drop interaction to load a disc into the player - Haptic and audio feedback for a realistic feel - Support for iPhone and iPad - Minimal setup, instantly ready to play - No subscription required* Rediscover your playlists in a whole new way—MD Player brings tactile joy to digital music. *A subscription to Apple Music is required, however there are no in-app purchases needed to use the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chrishefferman.squarespace.com/md-player-privacy-policy

Screenshots

WidgetPod4 screens
MD Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MD Player at 100% against WidgetPod's 40%. MD Player also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). WidgetPod's advantage is ratings volume (774 vs 11). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WidgetPod sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and MD Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MD Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WidgetPod has 774 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of WidgetPod's written reviews are positive against 100% of MD Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WidgetPod ships an update every 6 weeks, MD Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WidgetPod versus MD Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgetPodMD Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (774 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings774 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsChristopher Hefferman

Customer experience

WidgetPod

All ratings774 ratings
Positive57.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.6%
Written reviews464 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative47.0%

MD Player

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

WidgetPod

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Widget gets stuck on old song info
  • Playback controls don't work as expected
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Subscription issues for existing users

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic song refresh without opening app
  • Support for more music services (e.g. Tidal, Podcasts)
  • Transparent widget background option
  • Song progress bar in widget

MD Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

WidgetPod

Subscriptions14
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Show 11 more
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • WidgetPod Pro$3.99
3 purchases

MD Player

One-time3
  • MZ-R501$2.99
  • MZ-R900$2.99
  • MZ-N707$2.99

Questions

Is WidgetPod free?
WidgetPod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MD Player free?
MD Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WidgetPod or MD Player?
MD Player is rated higher. WidgetPod averages 3.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while MD Player averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do WidgetPod or MD Player have ads?
WidgetPod shows ads; MD Player does not.
Which is updated more often, WidgetPod or MD Player?
WidgetPod ships an update every 6 weeks, and MD Player fortnightly. Most recently, WidgetPod was updated on September 29, 2026 and MD Player on August 14, 2026.

Other comparisons