# WitchBook vs Shake Photo Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shake Photo Widget at 100% against WitchBook's 48%. Shake Photo Widget also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). WitchBook's advantage is ratings volume (366 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WitchBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shake Photo Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shake Photo Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WitchBook has 366 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of WitchBook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shake Photo Widget's.

WitchBook ships an update every 2 months, Shake Photo Widget every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WitchBook | Shake Photo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchbook/id1553701130/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-photo-widget/id6745573844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **366** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WitchcraftHUB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481466458) | [Rodrigo Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808213486) |

## What reviewers say

### WitchBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/witchbook/id1553701130)

Connect with the witchy community, discover supplies and decor, and participate in events and rituals. Access a comprehensive herbal grimoire, crystal information, and join a book club. Support small businesses while finding spells, courses, and making new friends.

**Highlights:** Witchy supplies and decor marketplace, Community events and rituals, Sabbat and moon cycle celebrations, Witchy courses and classes, Herbal grimoire and crystal information, Book club and personal shopper

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Wonderful community
- 🌟 Helpful and informative content
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🌿 Great for learning and growing in the craft

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Mandatory subscription required to access the app
- 🚫 No free trial or free access options
- 🔒 Difficulty deleting accounts
- ⚠️ Inconsistent pricing and policy changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Login and account issues
- Subscription and payment problems
- Vendor features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More personalization options for user profiles
- Improved messaging and sharing capabilities
- Diverse content groups and posting options
- Ability to use the app with ads instead of subscription


### Shake Photo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-photo-widget/id6745573844)

Capture and share instant-style photos with friends through a unique photo widget. This app offers a retro camera experience, a shared gallery, and real-time photo updates on your home screen.

**Highlights:** Instant-style photo capture, Photo widget for home screen, Shared photo gallery, Time-stamped and numbered photos, Add names or captions to photos, Real-time photo sharing with friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WitchBook free?

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

### Is Shake Photo Widget free?

Shake Photo Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WitchBook or Shake Photo Widget?

Shake Photo Widget is rated higher. WitchBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while Shake Photo Widget averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do WitchBook or Shake Photo Widget have ads?

Neither WitchBook nor Shake Photo Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WitchBook or Shake Photo Widget?

WitchBook ships an update every 2 months, and Shake Photo Widget every 3 days. Most recently, WitchBook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shake Photo Widget on October 24, 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.*