Comparison

Dynamic X vs Widgets for Dynamic Island

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dynamic X

This app provides real-time system information directly on your device's Dynamic Island and Live Activities. Monitor network speeds, memory usage, processor activity, and date/time details with customizable widgets.

Highlights
  • Network speed monitoring
  • Memory usage statistics
  • Processor utilization
  • Real-time date and time
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Live Activity support
Features
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See network speed, memory, CPU and time at a glance in Live Activities, Dynamic Island and Picture in Picture. Dynamic X is a gadget app that opens a series of functions on Dynamic Island and Live Activity. It uses the system's Dynamic Island and picture-in-picture functions to provide the possibility to view gadget information at any time on the phone. At present, the following categories of functions are mainly provided: 【Internet Information】 - Network upload and download speed - Statistics of network traffic over a period of time - Separate WIFI traffic and cellular traffic 【Memory information】 - Free memory and total memory information - Memory entry and exit page information - Memory current pressure 【Processor information】 - Processor usage - Power on and running time - Screen refresh rate 【Date and time】 - Time in seconds - Date, lunar date information - Clock calendar In the future, we will add more views and styles, so that the functions of the Smart Island can be brought into full play. Suggestion and feedback email: commonemails@163.com Member Subscription - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features of Dynamic X - Subscriptions are billed on a weekly, annual basis, depending on the selected subscription plan By using Dynamic X, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://cpux.gmud.top/web/dynamicx/privacypolicy.html http://cpux.gmud.top/web/dynamicx/termsofservice.html

About

Widgets for Dynamic Island

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
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ActivityBuilder is the perfect app to create your own custom Live Activities that can be displayed on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Live Activities are perfect glanceable widgets to view information quickly. These widgets are also customizable, you can change the style and theme of them. ActivityBuilder takes full advantage of the latest iOS features and tech to provide you with unique features on your lock screen and Dynamic Island Choose from a variety of different modules such as Health, Device, Weather and more to customize and start a Live Activity which is displayed on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. You can also view some activities in Picture in Picture! There are plenty of options to choose from and we are adding more regularly. Download ActivityBuilder now to try out the awesome new experience to customize your device. ActivityBuilder uses HealthKit and integrates with the Apple Health app to display your health data such as steps, active energy, exercise minutes, and more. Some features may require ActivityBuilder Pro. Pricing (USD): - Monthly: $1.49 per month - Yearly: $11.99 per year - Lifetime: $29.99 one time Contact: https://innovativedigitaltechnologies.software/ActivityBuilder Privacy Policy: https://innovativedigitaltechnologies.software/ActivityBuilder/privacypolicy Terms & Conditions: https://innovativedigitaltechnologies.software/ActivityBuilder/terms Dynamic Island is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Dynamic X4 screens
Widgets for Dynamic Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Widgets for Dynamic Island at 4.4 against Dynamic X's 3.8. Widgets for Dynamic Island also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 32%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dynamic X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Widgets for Dynamic Island holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 290 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Dynamic X's written reviews are positive against 54% of Widgets for Dynamic Island's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dynamic X ships an update every 9 months, Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dynamic X versus Widgets for Dynamic Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamic XWidgets for Dynamic Island
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (59 ratings)4.4 (290 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews53.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59290 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.116.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer永刚 陈INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Customer experience

Dynamic X

All ratings59 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative60.4%

Widgets for Dynamic Island

All ratings290 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral10.4%
Negative35.8%

Bugs and requests

Dynamic X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Widgets for Dynamic Island

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dynamic X

Subscriptions2
  • PREMIUM3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PREMIUM3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PREMIUM$14.99
7 purchases

Widgets for Dynamic Island

Subscriptions6
  • ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
  • ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
  • ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Dynamic X free?
Dynamic X 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, Dynamic X or Widgets for Dynamic Island?
Widgets for Dynamic Island is rated higher. Dynamic X averages 3.8 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Widgets for Dynamic Island averages 4.4 from 290 ratings.
Do Dynamic X or Widgets for Dynamic Island have ads?
Both Dynamic X and Widgets for Dynamic Island show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dynamic X or Widgets for Dynamic Island?
Dynamic X ships an update every 9 months, and Widgets for Dynamic Island every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dynamic X was updated on September 23, 2026 and Widgets for Dynamic Island on September 21, 2026.

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