# GulfSAR vs Any Text · Widgets

The clearest difference is price: GulfSAR at Free against Any Text · Widgets's $4.00. GulfSAR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Any Text · Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (450 vs 1) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

GulfSAR is free to download; Any Text · Widgets costs $4.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GulfSAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Any Text · Widgets has 450 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GulfSAR | Any Text · Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.00 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gulfsar/id1631693023/reviews)** | [4.6 (450 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/any-text-widgets/id1643199620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **450** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SR2 Solutions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389944387) | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) |

## What reviewers say

### GulfSAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gulfsar/id1631693023)

This app provides a critical communication channel during natural disasters when traditional emergency services may be overwhelmed. It sends your emergency details and precise GPS location to responders via internet or text message, increasing the chances of timely assistance.

**Highlights:** Emergency alerts during disasters, GPS location sharing, Internet and SMS communication, Optional personal/medical data inclusion, Secure on-device data storage

**In-app purchases:** none


### Any Text · Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/any-text-widgets/id1643199620)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Display any text on your Lock or Home Screen to keep important notes, goals, or tasks visible. Customize text with Markdown and utilize 20 different widgets. Integrates with Shortcuts for powerful automations and syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable text widgets, Lock Screen and Home Screen support, Markdown styling (bold, italic, strikethrough), Live Activity and StandBy support, iCloud device syncing, Shortcuts app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful utility
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure and bug-free
- 💡 Great for organizing screens
- 🔒 Helpful for lost phone info

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on some devices
- 🔒 Family sharing doesn't work
- 🔒 Text not showing on Lock Screen
- 👎 Text box too small
- 👎 Difficult to apply

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not showing on Lock Screen
- Text not updating in a timely manner
- Force show when locked doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Allow alternating/rotating text
- Add custom font support
- Provide full-width widget options
- Add custom widget background colors
- Enable editing widgets directly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GulfSAR free?

GulfSAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Any Text · Widgets free?

Any Text · Widgets costs $4.00, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GulfSAR or Any Text · Widgets?

GulfSAR is rated higher. GulfSAR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Any Text · Widgets averages 4.6 from 450 ratings.

### Do GulfSAR or Any Text · Widgets have ads?

Neither GulfSAR nor Any Text · Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GulfSAR or Any Text · Widgets?

GulfSAR ships an update every 6 weeks, and Any Text · Widgets every 6 weeks. Most recently, GulfSAR was updated on July 5, 2026 and Any Text · Widgets on September 25, 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.*