# Any Text · Widgets vs Cape

The clearest difference is price: Cape at Free against Any Text · Widgets's $4.00. Cape also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 588) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Any Text · Widgets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (82% vs 58%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cape is free to download; Any Text · Widgets costs $4.00 up front. Cape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Any Text · Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Any Text · Widgets against 4.6 for Cape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cape has 15K ratings behind it against 588, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Any Text · Widgets's written reviews are positive against 58% of Cape's.

Any Text · Widgets ships an update every 6 weeks, Cape every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Any Text · Widgets | Cape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.00 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/any-text-widgets/id1643199620/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 588 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 58.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) | [Air Matters Network Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/477700083) |

## What reviewers say

### Any Text · Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #57 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


### Cape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615)

This app helps you regain focus by pausing excessive app usage and restoring access later. It's designed to reduce distractions, curb impulsive app openings, and promote healthier digital habits, especially for those with attention challenges.

**Highlights:** Set daily screen time limits, Schedule app breaks, Customize pause screen, On-demand access control, Automate access with zones and schedules, Receive notifications and reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cape Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Cape Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic and no subscription
- 🔒 Great for increasing security
- 👍 One-time purchase for pro version
- 👍 Completely hides apps for free
- 🔒 Provides good privacy and security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and lag
- 🐛 App freezes on password screen
- 🐛 Widgets not working after update
- 🐛 Apps not disappearing properly
- 🐛 Restoring shortcut doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on password screen
- Widgets not working after update
- Restoring shortcut doesn't work
- Apps not disappearing properly
- Hiding apps doesn't always work

**Requested features**

- More functional incognito note app
- Unlimited app groups
- Free incognito passcode option
- Ability to hide battery statistics
- Option to hide the Cloak app itself


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Any Text · Widgets free?

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

### Is Cape free?

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

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

Cape is rated higher. Any Text · Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 588 ratings, while Cape averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

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

Neither Any Text · Widgets nor Cape shows ads.

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

Any Text · Widgets ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cape every 3 weeks. Most recently, Any Text · Widgets was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cape on October 26, 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.*