# ThemeKit vs MiNi Box Widgets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThemeKit at 74% against MiNi Box Widgets's 7%. ThemeKit also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (26K vs 411). MiNi Box Widgets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThemeKit sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. MiNi Box Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThemeKit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThemeKit has 26K ratings behind it against 411, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ThemeKit's written reviews are positive against 7% of MiNi Box Widgets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThemeKit | MiNi Box Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themekit-widget-and-icon-themes/id1602458018/reviews)** | [4.1 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-box-widgets/id1663767207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 411 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 7.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 340 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXELSPARK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775704733) | [Marvels Network Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650348524) |

## What reviewers say

### ThemeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themekit-widget-and-icon-themes/id1602458018)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #28 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your iPhone with a vast collection of themes, widgets, and custom app icons. Easily create unique home and lock screens using your own photos or choose from daily updated content. Compatible with iOS 18.

**Highlights:** Customizable themes and widgets, Personalize with own photos, Rich widget library (calendar, weather, etc.), App icon changer (5000+ options), HD wallpapers and Dynamic Island support, Daily content updates, All-in-one customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Fun Camera support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Time Offer | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| New Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| New Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| year 29.99 | $29.99 | per year |
| year 29.99 | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Buy Diamonds0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ThemeKit Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Customizable home screen
- 🎨 Wide variety of themes
- 🎨 Cute and aesthetically pleasing designs
- 📲 Easy to use
- 🎨 Ability to change icons and widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Lack of free theme options
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired themes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with widgets and icons

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets and icons not loading properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Themes not applying correctly
- Duplicate app icons appearing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create and upload custom themes
- Improve free theme selection
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
- Improve app navigation and search functionality
- Fix issues with widgets and icons


### MiNi Box Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-box-widgets/id1663767207)

Personalize your mobile interface with a variety of desktop widgets, dynamic charging animations, and beautiful wallpapers. Easily customize your phone's look to match your mood and stand out from the crowd.

**Highlights:** Desktop widgets (clock, calendar, battery), Customizable widget styles, Charging animations, Beautiful wallpapers, Mobile interface customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Customizable widgets available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads on every click
- 🚫 Non-functional features despite advertisements
- 🔒 Suspicious VPN permission requests
- 📋 Missing or hidden privacy policy and terms of service
- 🎨 Poor quality images and content

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets fail to function or update
- App crashes and freezes during use
- VPN requirement blocks core functionality
- Widget updates don't work while charging or running
- Incompatibility with certain devices (iPhone X)

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency significantly
- Add more anime and Marvel character themes
- Improve widget functionality and variety
- Better content quality and accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThemeKit free?

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

### Is MiNi Box Widgets free?

MiNi Box Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ThemeKit or MiNi Box Widgets?

ThemeKit is rated higher. ThemeKit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while MiNi Box Widgets averages 4.1 from 411 ratings.

### Do ThemeKit or MiNi Box Widgets have ads?

ThemeKit shows ads; MiNi Box Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThemeKit or MiNi Box Widgets?

ThemeKit ships an update monthly, and MiNi Box Widgets monthly. Most recently, ThemeKit was updated on October 27, 2026 and MiNi Box Widgets on October 22, 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.*