# Widgetal vs DIY Widgets

The clearest difference is monetization model: Widgetal at free with in-app purchases against DIY Widgets's subscription. Widgetal also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 8%) and ratings volume (589 vs 170). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months and DIY Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Widgetal against 4.3 for DIY Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 589 and 170 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Widgetal's written reviews are positive against 8% of DIY Widgets's.

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, DIY Widgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetal | DIY Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932/reviews)** | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-widgets-color-lock-screen/id6443555781/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 356 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhi Sys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776286013) | [Mobile Smart Growth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646587126) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932)

Customize your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island with a vast collection of widgets and exclusive themes. Enjoy iOS 26-optimized designs, real-time data, and depth effect wallpapers for a stylish and functional experience.

**Highlights:** iOS 26 Exclusive Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Dynamic Island & Live Activities, iOS 26 Lock Screen Widgets, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Customizable App Icons

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarter member | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Year VIP (3 day free） | $6.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Welcome | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Week VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Year member | $19.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| permanent member | $12.99 | one-time |


### DIY Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-widgets-color-lock-screen/id6443555781)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of stylish widgets, themes, and fonts. Create your own custom widgets or choose from a vast library of pre-designed options to make your phone unique.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Widget editor, Themed keyboards, Stylish fonts, Charging animations, Photo widgets, Countdown widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Widgets VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgets Lock Screen Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription for VIP | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetal free?

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

### Is DIY Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetal or DIY Widgets?

Widgetal is rated higher. Widgetal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while DIY Widgets averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.

### Do Widgetal or DIY Widgets have ads?

Neither Widgetal nor DIY Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetal or DIY Widgets?

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, and DIY Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Widgetal was updated on September 21, 2026 and DIY Widgets on September 18, 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.*