Comparison

ScriptWidget vs NearbiJSX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ScriptWidget

Design custom widgets for iOS and macOS using JavaScript and a JSX-style syntax. This tool offers instant previews and multi-platform support without complex setup or external libraries. It's ideal for developers and creators who want to build personalized, lightweight widgets quickly and securely.

Highlights
  • JSX-style scripting
  • Instant preview
  • iOS and macOS support
  • Lightweight and flexible
  • Safe and secure local execution
Features
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ScriptWidget - Create Widgets with JavaScript ScriptWidget makes it easy to build beautiful, custom widgets for iOS and macOS — all with JavaScript and a simple, intuitive JSX-style syntax. Start with a template, then write, preview, and refine your widgets in minutes. # Key Features: - JSX-Style Scripting: Quickly create widgets with familiar JSX-like syntax, making layouts easy and clear. - Instant Preview: See your changes live as you code. - Multi-Platform Support: Build for both iOS and macOS with a single script. - Lightweight and Flexible: No need for heavy frameworks or external libraries. - Safe and Secure: Widgets run locally. Network and AI requests are used only for features you configure or permit. # Who is ScriptWidget for? - Developers who want to customize their home screen. - Creators who love coding lightweight tools. - Anyone looking for a fast and fun way to build personal widgets. Get started today and bring your ideas to life — one script at a time.

About

NearbiJSX

Instantly run and manage AI-generated code snippets without needing a development environment. Generate code directly in-app, edit with advanced features, and organize your creations with ease. Share your work or sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Instant JSX preview
  • In-app AI code generation
  • Advanced code editor
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Nearby Share for file transfer
  • iCloud sync
  • Export JSX source files
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NearbiJSX is a universal app for running, saving, and managing AI-generated JSX artifacts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Copy a JSX artifact from your AI assistant, paste it into the app, and see it render instantly. No Xcode, no terminal, no development environment needed — just paste and run. Key Features - No Sign-Up Required — No account, no email, no login. Install and use instantly - Instant JSX Preview — Paste AI-generated JSX and see it render immediately with zoom controls (50%–200%) - AI Code Generation — Generate JSX directly in-app using your own API key (ChatGPT, Gemini, or GitHub Models free tier) - Code Editor — Edit JSX with CodeMirror 6, featuring syntax highlighting, JSX/TypeScript support, bracket matching, fold gutters, dark mode, and live test-run before saving - Save & Organize — Folders with color coding, tags, and favorites for your artifact library - Search — Full multi-token search across all saved files - Weather-Aware Home Screen — Personalized greeting with local weather data - Nearby Share — Send and receive JSX files directly between devices via local Wi-Fi - NearbiDoc Integration — Works alongside the NearbiDoc sister app for document management - Export — Save as JSX source files - iCloud Sync — Seamlessly sync your collection across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - 22 interface languages supported Bundled Libraries (Offline, No Downloads) NearbiJSX bundles the most popular libraries used in AI-generated artifacts — all offline, no CDN needed: - React 18 & Tailwind CSS 3 - Sucrase (fast JSX transpiler) & Babel - shadcn/ui components (Button, Card, Alert, Badge, Input, Dialog, and more) - Lucide React icons - Recharts (charts & graphs) - Lodash Your AI artifacts will look and work exactly as intended. How It Works 1. Paste JSX from your AI assistant — or generate it directly in-app 2. NearbiJSX transpiles (via Sucrase) and renders it instantly 3. Organize with folders, tags, and favorites 4. Export or share with nearby devices AI Code Generation Bring your own API key for ChatGPT, Gemini, or Anthropic. GitHub Models is also available with free daily limits — no API key purchase needed. Keys are stored locally in your device's Keychain and are never sent to our servers. Secure by Design All JSX runs in a sandboxed environment. Network calls, storage access, and dangerous APIs are blocked before your code executes. No data leaves your device unless you choose to export or share. Free Features JSX rendering, code editor, AI generation, and basic organization are all free. Free tier includes 1 folder, 2 files per folder, and 1 favorite. Pro Upgrade (One-Time Purchase, No Subscription) - Unlimited folders and unlimited files per folder - Up to 4 favorites - iCloud sync across devices - Nearby Share (P2P file transfer) - JSX export - Ad removal (iOS) - Pro editor on iPad + Mac (Live Preview, Code Outline, Smart Autocomplete) - App skins (Terminal, Retro Pop) NearbiJSX does not collect user data. All files are stored locally on your device or in your personal iCloud.

Screenshots

ScriptWidget4 screens
NearbiJSX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScriptWidget at none against NearbiJSX's shown. ScriptWidget also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (98 vs 2). NearbiJSX's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScriptWidget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NearbiJSX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ScriptWidget against 4.5 for NearbiJSX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScriptWidget has 98 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of ScriptWidget's written reviews are positive against 67% of NearbiJSX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScriptWidget ships an update every 5 weeks, NearbiJSX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScriptWidget versus NearbiJSX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptWidgetNearbiJSX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (98 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB26 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer峰 朱INX Company Limited

Customer experience

ScriptWidget

All ratings98 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

NearbiJSX

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScriptWidget

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
1 purchases

NearbiJSX

One-time1
  • NearbiJSX Pro$9.99

Questions

Is ScriptWidget free?
ScriptWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NearbiJSX free?
NearbiJSX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScriptWidget or NearbiJSX?
ScriptWidget and NearbiJSX are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 98 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do ScriptWidget or NearbiJSX have ads?
NearbiJSX shows ads; ScriptWidget does not.
Which is updated more often, ScriptWidget or NearbiJSX?
ScriptWidget ships an update every 5 weeks, and NearbiJSX weekly. Most recently, ScriptWidget was updated on October 12, 2026 and NearbiJSX on October 8, 2026.

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