# iTheme vs Photo Widget

The clearest difference is monetization model: iTheme at free with in-app purchases against Photo Widget's subscription. Photo Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTheme sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Photo Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iTheme against 4.5 for Photo Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widget has 187 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of iTheme's written reviews are positive against 100% of Photo Widget's.

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, Photo Widget every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTheme | Photo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162/reviews)** | [4.5 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-simple-widgets/id1658276765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **187** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 140 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建平 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576993758) | [Mobile Smart Growth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646587126) |

## What reviewers say

### iTheme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162)

Create custom desktop widgets for your device, including reminders, albums, clocks, and system information. Personalize your home screen with a rich variety of wallpapers and transparent widget options.

**Highlights:** Transparent desktop widgets, To-do reminders, Desktop album display, Customizable desktop clock, Oversized icon support, Anniversary reminders, System information display, Rich wallpaper variety

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week Professional Edition | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Three month membership | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| One month Professional Edition | $24.49 | per month |
| One year membership | $37.99 | per year |
| Open Pro senior member | $12.99 | one-time |


### Photo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-simple-widgets/id1658276765)

Personalize your home screen with custom photo widgets. Create collages, display unlimited photos, and arrange them in various sizes. Enjoy a stylish and unique phone display with your favorite memories.

**Highlights:** Custom photo grid widgets, Unlimited photo additions per widget, Adjustable image transfer time, Three widget sizes (small, medium, large), Photo collage creation, Favorite album management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Widget Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTheme free?

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

### Is Photo Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTheme or Photo Widget?

iTheme is rated higher. iTheme averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Photo Widget averages 4.5 from 187 ratings.

### Do iTheme or Photo Widget have ads?

iTheme shows ads; Photo Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTheme or Photo Widget?

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Widget every 2 days. Most recently, iTheme was updated on September 30, 2026 and Photo Widget on October 11, 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.*