# WidgetPod vs Resonating

The clearest difference is ads: Resonating at none against WidgetPod's shown. 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 Resonating sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetPod | Resonating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (777 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetpod-music-widget/id1547172403/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **777** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [James Schade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842148706) |

## 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


### Resonating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resonating/id6761860278)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resonating+ | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetPod free?

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

### Is Resonating free?

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

### Do WidgetPod or Resonating have ads?

WidgetPod shows ads; Resonating does not.

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