# Wdgts 2 vs Universal Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Widget at 100% against Wdgts 2's 24%. Universal Widget also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). Wdgts 2's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wdgts 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Universal Widget sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Widget has 180 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Wdgts 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Universal Widget's.

Wdgts 2 ships an update every 10 months, Universal Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wdgts 2 | Universal Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdgts-2/id1579244506/reviews) | **[4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-widget/id1634045909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanmay Sonawane](https://appshunter.io/developer/507744776) | [Zachary Furmanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777119907) |

## What reviewers say

### Wdgts 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdgts-2/id1579244506)

Enhance your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a suite of useful widgets. Access quick calculations, currency conversions, notes, and more directly from your home or lock screen, with premium features available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Desktop widgets for Mac, Calculator and converter, Note-taking and link saving, Customizable clocks for time zones, Auto-history for notes and calculations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Universal Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-widget/id1634045909)

Personalize your device's lock screen with a variety of informative and useful widgets. Choose from pre-made options or create your own custom widgets with unique information.

**Highlights:** Word Of The Day widget, Daily Countdown widget, Battery level widget, Custom Text widget, Build your own widget, Lock screen customization

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Donation | $19.99 | one-time |
| Massive Donation | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wdgts 2 free?

Wdgts 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wdgts 2 or Universal Widget?

Universal Widget is rated higher. Wdgts 2 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Universal Widget averages 4.4 from 180 ratings.

### Do Wdgts 2 or Universal Widget have ads?

Neither Wdgts 2 nor Universal Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wdgts 2 or Universal Widget?

Wdgts 2 ships an update every 10 months, and Universal Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wdgts 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Universal Widget on October 20, 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.*