# Widget Custom HomeScreen vs Simple Widgets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Widgets at 100% against Widget Custom HomeScreen's 26%. Simple Widgets also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Widget Custom HomeScreen's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 19) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Simple Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Custom HomeScreen has 2.8K ratings behind it against 19, 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 100% of Simple Widgets's.

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, Simple Widgets every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Custom HomeScreen | Simple Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348/reviews) | **[4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-widgets-photo/id1633005962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 214 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) |

## 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


### Simple Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-widgets-photo/id1633005962)

Personalize your home and lock screens with customizable widgets. Choose from various sizes and styles, including different backgrounds, font colors, and borders. Easily edit existing widgets to change their appearance.

**Highlights:** Customizable widget types, Small, Medium, Large, and Lock Screen widgets, Background and font color customization, Border customization, Edit existing widget appearance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Widget Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Custom HomeScreen free?

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

### Is Simple Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget Custom HomeScreen or Simple Widgets?

Simple Widgets is rated higher. Widget Custom HomeScreen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Simple Widgets averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do Widget Custom HomeScreen or Simple Widgets have ads?

Both Widget Custom HomeScreen and Simple Widgets show ads.

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

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, and Simple Widgets every 5 days. Most recently, Widget Custom HomeScreen was updated on September 23, 2026 and Simple Widgets on September 19, 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.*