# AnyWidget vs Widgets 27

The clearest difference is ads: Widgets 27 at none against AnyWidget's shown. Widgets 27 also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 98). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AnyWidget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Widgets 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgets 27 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets 27 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of AnyWidget's written reviews are positive against 41% of Widgets 27's.

AnyWidget ships an update every 3 months, Widgets 27 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnyWidget | Widgets 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anywidget-lock-screen-widgets/id1641703590/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-27/id6444178143/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **40.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文婷 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565968461) | [Irina Scelcunova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737748446) |

## What reviewers say

### AnyWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anywidget-lock-screen-widgets/id1641703590)

Personalize your iPhone's Lock Screen with custom widgets. Add app launchers, shortcuts, date counters, text, icons, and photos to display information at a glance. Choose from various widget sizes and styles to beautify your device.

**Highlights:** App Launcher widgets, Custom shortcuts, Date progress tracker, Days counter, Icon and text customization, Circular, rectangular, and inline widgets

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnyWidget Monthly PRO | $1.49 | per month |
| AnyWidget · Lifetime PRO | $3.99 | one-time |


### Widgets 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-27/id6444178143)

Transform your lock screen into a dynamic hub with custom widgets. Add app shortcuts, contacts, photos, and health tracking directly to your lock screen. Personalize your device with a built-in wallpaper editor and a vast collection of exclusive wallpapers.

**Highlights:** App Shortcuts Widget, Contacts Widget, Photo Widget, Health Widget, Wallpaper Editor, Exclusive Wallpaper Collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip for week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip for one year | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app
- 💡 Excellent and very good
- 💡 Wallpaper feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't save changes
- 🐛 Background doesn't remove
- 🐛 Dynamic island doesn't work
- 🐛 Time widget goes past 24 hours
- 🐛 Not all widgets work

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Calendar widget keeps disappearing

**Requested features**

- Allow adding widgets
- Ability to type own quote


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnyWidget free?

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

### Is Widgets 27 free?

Widgets 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AnyWidget or Widgets 27?

Widgets 27 is rated higher. AnyWidget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Widgets 27 averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do AnyWidget or Widgets 27 have ads?

AnyWidget shows ads; Widgets 27 does not.

### Which is updated more often, AnyWidget or Widgets 27?

AnyWidget ships an update every 3 months, and Widgets 27 every 2 months. Most recently, AnyWidget was updated on October 8, 2026 and Widgets 27 on October 10, 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.*