# Widget Lab vs Widgetal

The clearest difference is rating: Widgetal at 4.4 against Widget Lab's 3.9. Widgetal also leads on ads (none vs shown). Widget Lab's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 21%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Lab sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Widgetal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 398 and 589 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Widget Lab's written reviews are positive against 21% of Widgetal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Widget Lab ships an update fortnightly, Widgetal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Lab | Widgetal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-lab-standby-themes/id1574611121/reviews) | **[4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 398 | **589** |
| Positive reviews | **31.4% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 285 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ningbo If Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483428587) | [Zhi Sys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776286013) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-lab-standby-themes/id1574611121)

Personalize your home screen with a variety of useful widgets. Track system info, enjoy daily poems, set countdowns for important dates, and make waiting times more enjoyable. More widgets are continuously being added.

**Highlights:** Personalize home screen, System Info Widget, Daily Poems Widget, Count Down Widget, Slack Off Widget, Customizable widgets

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Standby | Free | one-time |
| 时钟小组件 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro widget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Life Widget | $4.99 | one-time |
| musicwidget | $4.99 | one-time |
| Charge animation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Cute and creative widgets
- 💖 Customizable lock screen options
- 🎵 Music sharing and playback features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with widgets
- 💰 Many features require paid subscription
- 🌐 Language and localization issues
- 🔍 Difficulty connecting to music services

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not displaying properly
- App crashes or fails to open
- Music playback issues and sync problems

**Requested features**

- Add more music service options (e.g. YouTube Music)
- Improve widget reliability and functionality
- Provide better language support and localization


### Widgetal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932)

Customize your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island with a vast collection of widgets and exclusive themes. Enjoy iOS 26-optimized designs, real-time data, and depth effect wallpapers for a stylish and functional experience.

**Highlights:** iOS 26 Exclusive Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Dynamic Island & Live Activities, iOS 26 Lock Screen Widgets, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Customizable App Icons

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarter member | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Year VIP (3 day free） | $6.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Welcome | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Week VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Year member | $19.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| permanent member | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Lab free?

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

### Is Widgetal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget Lab or Widgetal?

Widgetal is rated higher. Widget Lab averages 3.9 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while Widgetal averages 4.4 from 589 ratings.

### Do Widget Lab or Widgetal have ads?

Widget Lab shows ads; Widgetal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Lab or Widgetal?

Widget Lab ships an update fortnightly, and Widgetal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widget Lab was updated on September 23, 2026 and Widgetal on September 26, 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.*