WidgeTools vs Penlight.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WidgeTools
Read full descriptionHide full description
Interactive widgets! Supports both iOS 16 and iOS 17. The app includes these utilities: - Random number generator - Counter - Canvas & canvas-control in the form of home screen widgets.
Penlight.
This app provides a digital penlight with adjustable brightness and a built-in ruler for quick measurements. It also features color inversion for different examination needs and easy calibration using a credit card.
- Adjustable digital penlight brightness
- Credit card calibration for accuracy
- Color inversion for light/dark modes
- Metric and imperial ruler
- Educational examination tool
Read full descriptionHide full description
Key Features: - Digital Penlight: Adjustable brightness slider for precise illumination - Easy Calibration: Quickly calibrate with a credit card to for accurate measurements - Color Inversion: Easily switch between light and dark modes for different examination needs - Ruler: Metric and imperial ruler for quick measurements Disclaimer: This app is intended for educational purposes only. It is not to be used for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Penlight. at daily against WidgeTools's every 8 months. WidgeTools's advantage is price ($0.49 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
WidgeTools costs $0.49 and Penlight. $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WidgeTools ships an update every 8 months, Penlight. daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WidgeTools | Penlight. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.49 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 一玮 王 | My Call Bag LLC |
In-app purchases
WidgeTools
No in-app purchases
Penlight.
No in-app purchases
