# MD Widgets vs TwinkleBook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TwinkleBook at none against MD Widgets's 4. TwinkleBook also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). MD Widgets's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MD Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TwinkleBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

MD Widgets ships an update every 11 days, TwinkleBook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MD Widgets | TwinkleBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-widgets-live-wallpaper/id1551277937/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [CV OS DIGITECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729939037) |

## What reviewers say

### MD Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #144 Top Grossing · 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


### TwinkleBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinklebook/id6737576222)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MD Widgets free?

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

### Is TwinkleBook free?

TwinkleBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MD Widgets or TwinkleBook have ads?

Neither MD Widgets nor TwinkleBook shows ads.

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

MD Widgets ships an update every 11 days, and TwinkleBook every 3 weeks. Most recently, MD Widgets was updated on October 22, 2026 and TwinkleBook on October 12, 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.*