# Simple Widgets vs Widget Themes Wallpapers 16

The clearest difference is monetization model: Simple Widgets at free with in-app purchases against Widget Themes Wallpapers 16's subscription. Simple Widgets also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Widget Themes Wallpapers 16's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 19 respectively.

Simple Widgets ships an update every 5 days, Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Widgets | Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-widgets-photo/id1633005962/reviews) | **[4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-themes-wallpapers-16/id6444422213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Linggu Dingdang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/612318541) | [Cem Arda Ergezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566095070) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-widgets-photo/id1633005962)

Personalize your home and lock screens with customizable widgets. Choose from various sizes and styles, including different backgrounds, font colors, and borders. Easily edit existing widgets to change their appearance.

**Highlights:** Customizable widget types, Small, Medium, Large, and Lock Screen widgets, Background and font color customization, Border customization, Edit existing widget appearance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Widget Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


### Widget Themes Wallpapers 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-themes-wallpapers-16/id6444422213)

Personalize your iPhone's lock screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Add quotes, change colors and fonts, and arrange them easily with a drag-and-drop interface. Transform your lock screen into a visually appealing and organized display.

**Highlights:** Arrange and resize lock screen widgets, Customize widget colors and fonts, Daily quote widget, Drag-and-drop interface, Dynamic Island wallpapers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| All access | $9.99 | per month |
| All access | $59.99 | per year |
| Widget PRO Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Widgets free?

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

### Is Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 free?

Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Widgets or Widget Themes Wallpapers 16?

Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 is rated higher. Simple Widgets averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do Simple Widgets or Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 have ads?

Simple Widgets shows ads; Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Widgets or Widget Themes Wallpapers 16?

Simple Widgets ships an update every 5 days, and Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Widgets was updated on October 24, 2026 and Widget Themes Wallpapers 16 on October 24, 2026.

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