# Widget Custom HomeScreen vs Smile Todo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smile Todo at 88% against Widget Custom HomeScreen's 26%. Smile Todo also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Widget Custom HomeScreen's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Smile Todo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smile Todo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smile Todo has 19K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Widget Custom HomeScreen's written reviews are positive against 88% of Smile Todo's.

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, Smile Todo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Custom HomeScreen | Smile Todo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348/reviews) | **[4.9 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smile-todo-time-management/id1551532207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 214 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Smile Todo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smile-todo-time-management/id1551532207)

This app helps you build self-discipline and achieve your goals through a simple, minimalist interface. Track daily habits, earn smiling faces for progress, and review your schedule with intuitive logging.

**Highlights:** Minimalist daily list design, Easy habit punching and logging, Shake to switch punching styles, Clock log for schedule review, Smiley face reward system, Habit tracker for saving/sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 微笑Todo Pro（一年） | $3.99 | per year |
| SmileTodo Pro (forever) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with organization and productivity
- 💗 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes
- ⭐️ Motivating and rewarding to complete tasks
- 🔔 Helpful reminders and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, need to pay for full access
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🌐 Some translations/instructions not in English
- 📁 Inability to reorder or edit tasks once created
- 📊 Lack of syncing between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not functioning properly
- Tasks added show up on previous days
- Habit tracking not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to reorder tasks
- Improve syncing between devices
- Provide more language options
- Allow tasks to carry over to next day if not completed
- Add option to group tasks into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Custom HomeScreen free?

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

### Is Smile Todo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget Custom HomeScreen or Smile Todo?

Smile Todo is rated higher. Widget Custom HomeScreen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Smile Todo averages 4.9 from 19K ratings.

### Do Widget Custom HomeScreen or Smile Todo have ads?

Widget Custom HomeScreen shows ads; Smile Todo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Custom HomeScreen or Smile Todo?

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, and Smile Todo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Widget Custom HomeScreen was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smile Todo on October 29, 2026.

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