# MD Widgets vs WowKit

The clearest difference is monetization model: WowKit at free with in-app purchases against MD Widgets's subscription. WowKit also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MD Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MD Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WowKit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MD Widgets against 4.3 for WowKit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of MD Widgets's written reviews are positive against 75% of WowKit's.

MD Widgets ships an update every 9 days, WowKit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MD Widgets | WowKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-widgets-live-wallpaper/id1551277937/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowkit-creative-widgets/id1618401777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [Chenzhou Zero Pixel Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501480863) |

## What reviewers say

### MD Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-widgets-live-wallpaper/id1551277937)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #134 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of customizable widgets. Create a unique and immersive experience that matches your wallpaper and style. Offers a dashboard for system info, weather, and calendar, with ongoing updates planned.

**Highlights:** Countdown Widget, Transparent Widget, Text Widget, Photo Widget, Date & Time Widget, Weather Widget, iBoard Dashboard

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MD Widgets Pro (1 MONTH) | $1.99 | per month |
| MD Widgets Pro (1 YEAR) | $9.99 | per year |
| MD Widgets Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| MD Widgets Pro | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet useful
- 👍 Transparent widgets
- 🔒 Good support
- 🚀 Personalization on iOS
- 👍 Customizable widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to add to lock screen
- 🐛 Widgets stop working
- 🐛 Rename widget function broken
- 🐛 Widgets disappear after updates
- 🐛 Transparent widgets discolored

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating correctly
- Transparent background issues after updates
- Widgets disappearing after iOS updates
- Compatibility issues with new iPhone models

**Requested features**

- More clock font options
- iPad support
- More widget designs and customization
- Ability to change widget background per focus mode
- Shortcuts integration to update backgrounds


### WowKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowkit-creative-widgets/id1618401777)

Enhance your iPhone's appearance with a vast collection of customizable widgets, icon themes, and wallpapers. Personalize your home and lock screens with over 200 widgets and unique themes. Discover over 1000 wallpapers, with new ones added weekly, and enjoy dynamic charging animations for a visually appealing experience.

**Highlights:** Over 200 home screen widgets, iOS 16 lock screen widgets, Designer home screen themes, 1000+ wallpapers updated weekly, Charging animations

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Annually(Free Trial) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and customizable widgets
- 🎨 Wide variety of free options
- 💻 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤩 Makes phone look aesthetic
- 🆓 Mostly free features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Transparent background issues
- 🤯 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Disappearing widgets
- 💤 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Transparent background not working
- Widgets disappearing from Home Screen
- App freezing and crashing
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Keyboard issues when editing widgets

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More free themes and wallpapers
- Better iPad support
- Volume slider widget
- Fix transparent background feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MD Widgets free?

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

### Is WowKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MD Widgets or WowKit?

MD Widgets is rated higher. MD Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while WowKit averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do MD Widgets or WowKit have ads?

WowKit shows ads; MD Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, MD Widgets or WowKit?

MD Widgets ships an update every 9 days, and WowKit every 10 days. Most recently, MD Widgets was updated on September 29, 2026 and WowKit on September 27, 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.*