# ThemeBox vs eWidget

The clearest difference is monetization model: eWidget at free with in-app purchases against ThemeBox's subscription. ThemeBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (514 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThemeBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and eWidget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 3.6 for ThemeBox against 3.8 for eWidget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThemeBox has 514 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of ThemeBox's written reviews are positive against 53% of eWidget's.

ThemeBox ships an update every 5 days, eWidget every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThemeBox | eWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themebox-widgetsthemesicons/id1665600829/reviews) | **[3.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewidget-top-color-widgets/id6476125996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **514** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 87 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) | [Linh Dan Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678924251) |

## What reviewers say

### ThemeBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themebox-widgetsthemesicons/id1665600829)

Personalize your iPhone with a wide array of original themes, including custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers for both your home and lock screens. Transform your device into a unique work of art to match your style and mood.

**Highlights:** Custom iPhone themes, Home screen widgets, Custom icons, Lock screen styles, Exclusive wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great app
- 🎨 Lots of themes and wallpapers
- 👍 Free to use
- 🎉 Fantastic
- ✨ Beautiful wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Difficult to earn gems
- 🚫 Ads don't work
- 🔒 Can't apply themes/wallpapers without gems
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Unreasonable gem requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Ads fail to load
- Gems not awarded properly for sharing/referrals
- Inability to apply themes/wallpapers
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn gems
- Reduce gem requirements for themes/wallpapers
- Fix ad issues
- Add more theme/wallpaper options
- Improve overall stability and performance


### eWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewidget-top-color-widgets/id6476125996)

Customize your phone's home and lock screens with a vast array of aesthetic widgets, wallpapers, and watch faces. Personalize your device with over 200 widgets, 500+ high-resolution wallpapers, and stylish animated watch faces.  Enhance your phone's look with daily updates and unique themes.

**Highlights:** Home & Lock Screen Widgets, 200+ Widget Types, 500+ High-Resolution Wallpapers, Customizable Watch Faces, Daily Wallpaper Updates, Chat Widget for Messaging

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eWidget Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| eWidget Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| eWidget Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| eWidget Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThemeBox free?

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

### Is eWidget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThemeBox or eWidget?

eWidget is rated higher. ThemeBox averages 3.6 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while eWidget averages 3.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do ThemeBox or eWidget have ads?

eWidget shows ads; ThemeBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThemeBox or eWidget?

ThemeBox ships an update every 5 days, and eWidget every 9 days. Most recently, ThemeBox was updated on October 22, 2026 and eWidget on October 27, 2026.

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