# Widget Custom HomeScreen vs Widget Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Widget Studio at 4.8 against Widget Custom HomeScreen's 4.1. Widget Studio also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Widget Custom HomeScreen's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Widget Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Custom HomeScreen has 2.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, Widget Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Custom HomeScreen | Widget Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio-custom-widgets/id6757310906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 214 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) | [Olyndo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833996613) |

## 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


### Widget Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio-custom-widgets/id6757310906)

Design and personalize your iPhone home screen with custom widgets for photos, clocks, weather, and events. This app offers a powerful yet simple editor to create unique themes and express your style without requiring technical skills.

**Highlights:** Live widget editor, Photo widgets with slideshows, Customizable clock and date widgets, Weather forecast widgets, Event countdown and agenda widgets, Deep customization of fonts, colors, and shapes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Studio Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Studio Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Custom HomeScreen free?

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

### Is Widget Studio free?

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

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

Widget Studio is rated higher. Widget Custom HomeScreen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Widget Studio averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

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

Both Widget Custom HomeScreen and Widget Studio show ads.

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

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, and Widget Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widget Custom HomeScreen was updated on September 23, 2026 and Widget Studio on September 10, 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.*