# WidgetPod vs MD Player

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.

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.

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.

WidgetPod ships an update every 6 weeks, MD Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetPod | MD Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpod-music-widget/id1547172403/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-player/id6744458901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 146 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Christopher Hefferman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444958558) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetPod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpod-music-widget/id1547172403)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| WidgetPod Pro | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great customization
- 💡 Useful music widget
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚀 Looks great on home screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget doesn't automatically update
- 🐛 Glitchy controls and playback
- 💰 Paid features behind paywall
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-player/id6744458901)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MZ-R501 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MZ-R900 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MZ-N707 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 October 15, 2026 and MD Player on October 17, 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.*