Comparison

Widgit vs App Launcher

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

Head to head
About

Widgit

Design interactive and dynamic app launcher widgets for your iOS Home Screen. Customize with various colors and elements, or choose from pre-made templates. Launch apps directly from your widgets with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Launch iOS apps from widgets
  • Customizable templates
  • Combine up to four elements
  • Optimized colors and gradients
  • Randomize widget looks
  • Health app integration
Features
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Create interactive and dynamic app launcher widgets with just two taps or customize your own! With countless combinations of colors and elements, designed specifically for iOS, Widgit fits perfectly onto any Home Screen. ▢ LAUNCH iOS APPS Tap on elements on your widgets to launch its respective iOS Apps. For example, tapping on the Weather element will launch the iOS Weather app—this feature is only supported on devices with iOS 17 or above installed. ▢ CUSTOMIZABLE TEMPLATES Get started with widget templates that match your style and interests. ▢ COMBINE UP TO FOUR ELEMENTS Create countless combinations with clearly defined layouts. ▢ OPTIMIZED COLORS Colors on this app are curated to appeal to a variety of styles and are optimized for maximum readability on your widgets. ▢ EVER-CHANGING LOOKS Randomize Colors, Gradients, and Emojis to automatically give your widgets new looks throughout the day with a single tap. ▢ DESIGNED FOR iOS Familiar aesthetics that instantly fits your iOS Home Screen. ▢ GLOW IN THE DARK CLOCK The clock glows in the dark to signify nighttime. Health App Integration: Widgit optionally displays its users’ Activity data with its users’ permissions. Privacy Policy: www.widgit.app/privacy Terms and Conditions: www.widgit.app/terms

About

App Launcher

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App Launcher is an iOS 16/17 lock screens widget. You can add any app on the lock screen and launch it instantly with just one touch. It perfectly supports various Apps, Websites, Shortcuts & custom URL Scheme Features: - Hot Apps, Apple Apps, Settings Apps Collection. - Custom URL Scheme - Custom Icon Title, Foreground Color, Background Color - Add Home Screens Widget - Home Screen Launchpad Widget - Powerful Web Apps - Support Group Management In-app Purchase information - Lifetime subscription: $29.99 - Auto-renew: 1 Week($1.99), 1 Month($4.99), 6 Months($19.99) - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Term: https://sites.google.com/view/tmscallblocker/term Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/tmscallblocker/privacy

Screenshots

Widgit4 screens
App Launcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Widgit at none against App Launcher's 4. Widgit also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). App Launcher's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. App Launcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Widgit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgit ships an update monthly, App Launcher every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Widgit versus App Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgitApp Launcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (146 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings146 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoravit VorapanyasakulTOMOSIA VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Widgit

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

App Launcher

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Six Months$19.996 Months
One-time1
  • Life time$29.99

Questions

Is Widgit free?
Widgit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Launcher free?
App Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Widgit or App Launcher have ads?
Neither Widgit nor App Launcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widgit or App Launcher?
Widgit ships an update monthly, and App Launcher every 9 days. Most recently, Widgit was updated on October 19, 2026 and App Launcher on October 10, 2026.

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