WidgetConnect vs KinJoin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WidgetConnect
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WidgetConnect allows you to share photos with friends and receive them directly on your home screen as widgets. Every funny selfie or cute souvenir photo that your close friends or partner share with you, will now also appear on your home screen, giving your device's home page an intimate and personalized touch! Cool features: - WidgetConnect works perfectly on all mobile devices, so you can reach out to all your friends! - Every widget can be personalized, so you can add a widget for Alice and another for Bob. You don't have to choose which friends to keep on the home page, you can have them all! - Stay up to date with your friends: you'll get a notification every time a friend shares a photo with you, sends a friend request, etc. First setup: 1) Log in within seconds 2) Send a friend request to the contacts in your address book 3) Share a photo with them 4) Done! Want to know how to add a widget on the home screen? It's super simple! Follow the setup tutorial in WidgetConnect, it will guide you along every step!
KinJoin
This app fosters daily connection within private groups by sharing simple prompts and quick responses. It offers a low-pressure way for families and friends to stay in touch through everyday moments, without the distractions of social media.
- Daily prompts for private groups
- Quick text or photo replies
- Shared streaks for engagement
- Private, ad-free space
- No algorithms or pressure
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Life gets busy, kids move away, families scatter across time zones, small groups stop meeting, and somehow the little everyday moments that used to make you feel close just... stop happening. KinJoin brings them back. Every day, your private group gets one simple prompt - something light, funny, or thoughtful. Everyone answers in seconds with a quick text or photo. Then you get to see each other's responses and catch a little glimpse of what life looks like for everyone else. It's not a group chat. It's not social media. It's a small daily habit that helps your people stay connected- without pressure, algorithms, or anyone feeling like they're being chased for a response. How KinJoin works: One daily prompt for your private group Quick replies with text or photos Shared streaks that make showing up feel fun A private, ad-free space for the people who matter most No algorithms, endless feeds, or pressure KinJoin is designed for families living apart, parents with college-age or grown kids, grandparents who want to stay part of everyday life, siblings in different states, long-distance friend groups, and anyone who wants an easier way to stay genuinely connected. Some prompts are funny. Some are thoughtful. Some give you a small glimpse into what everyone's day actually looks like. Over time, those little responses become something you look forward to- and a habit that keeps your group part of each other's everyday lives. Terms of Use: https://getkinjoin.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getkinjoin.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WidgetConnect at none against KinJoin's 7. WidgetConnect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). KinJoin's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price 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
Both are free to download. KinJoin sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WidgetConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.
WidgetConnect ships an update every 6 weeks, KinJoin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WidgetConnect | KinJoin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (65 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 65 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mario Pepe | Bob Christianson |
In-app purchases
WidgetConnect
No in-app purchases
KinJoin
- KinJoin Plus$4.991 Month
- KinJoin Plus (Yearly)$39.991 Year
- Streak Freeze$0.99
- Custom Prompt$0.99
- 3 Streak Freezes$1.99
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- Restore Streak$1.99
- 3 Custom Prompts$1.99









