# EdgeGra vs Widgets for Dynamic Island

The clearest difference is ads: EdgeGra at none against Widgets for Dynamic Island's shown. EdgeGra also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 54%). Widgets for Dynamic Island's advantage is ratings volume (290 vs 65). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EdgeGra sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Widgets for Dynamic Island sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.5 for EdgeGra against 4.4 for Widgets for Dynamic Island. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 290 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of EdgeGra's written reviews are positive against 54% of Widgets for Dynamic Island's.

EdgeGra ships an update every 6 weeks, Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EdgeGra | Widgets for Dynamic Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgegra/id1658355792/reviews)** | [4.4 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **290** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Angel Gutierrez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658355794) | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) |

## What reviewers say

### EdgeGra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgegra/id1658355792)

Create stunning custom wallpapers with dynamic gradients and personalized borders. This app adapts to your device's notch or dock, allowing for unique backgrounds and image overlays with adjustable blur. Explore a variety of customization options for a truly personalized look.

**Highlights:** Create gradient border wallpapers, Create gradient background wallpapers, Add custom images with blur, Support for notch, dock, and custom text, Configure border thickness and blur, Dashed border options

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edgy Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Love for coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love for donuts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Love for pizza | $3.99 | one-time |


### Widgets for Dynamic Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416)

Create custom Live Activities for your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Display glanceable information with customizable styles and themes, including health data, device status, and weather. Some features require a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom Live Activity creation, Lock screen and Dynamic Island display, Customizable styles and themes, HealthKit integration for health data, Picture in Picture support, Variety of module options (Health, Device, Weather)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient live activities
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Customization features
- 🔥 Dynamic island integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues after app updates
- Weather widget not refreshing automatically
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free widgets
- Improve weather widget functionality
- Allow customization of text/icons in dynamic island
- Implement a trial period or one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EdgeGra free?

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

### Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?

Widgets for Dynamic Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EdgeGra or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

EdgeGra is rated higher. EdgeGra averages 4.5 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Widgets for Dynamic Island averages 4.4 from 290 ratings.

### Do EdgeGra or Widgets for Dynamic Island have ads?

Widgets for Dynamic Island shows ads; EdgeGra does not.

### Which is updated more often, EdgeGra or Widgets for Dynamic Island?

EdgeGra ships an update every 6 weeks, and Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. Most recently, EdgeGra was updated on September 14, 2026 and Widgets for Dynamic Island on September 21, 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.*