# Widget Custom HomeScreen vs Themes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Themes at free with in-app purchases against Widget Custom HomeScreen's subscription. Themes also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 Themes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Themes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Widget Custom HomeScreen's written reviews are positive against 19% of Themes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, Themes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Custom HomeScreen | Themes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-icon-changer-plus-widget/id1569379140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **26.3% of reviews** | 18.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 214 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) | [42Taps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569379142) |

## 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


### Themes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-icon-changer-plus-widget/id1569379140)

Personalize your mobile device with custom app icons, aesthetic themes, and widgets. Easily change your Home Screen's look and feel with a variety of options and new content added daily. Create your unique style with icon packs and matching wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Aesthetic themes, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Icon packs, Custom wallpapers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Widget/Icon Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Widgets Themes &  Icon | $11.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Quick installation
- 💡 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loading issues
- Duplicate app icons
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free themes and icons
- Batch icon installation
- Undo/revert functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Custom HomeScreen free?

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

### Is Themes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget Custom HomeScreen or Themes?

Themes is rated higher. Widget Custom HomeScreen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Themes averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Widget Custom HomeScreen or Themes have ads?

Both Widget Custom HomeScreen and Themes show ads.

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

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, and Themes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Widget Custom HomeScreen was updated on September 23, 2026 and Themes on September 21, 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.*