# Widgetime vs Wallpaper 16

The clearest difference is ads: Widgetime at none against Wallpaper 16's shown. Widgetime also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Wallpaper 16's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetime sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Wallpaper 16 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallpaper 16 has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Widgetime ships an update every 5 days, Wallpaper 16 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetime | Wallpaper 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetime-desktopcustomization/id1669384579/reviews)** | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-16-dynamic-island/id1672847786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Xingjie Trading Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649308902) | [鑫 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664077743) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetime-desktopcustomization/id1669384579)

Personalize your device's home screen with interactive and entertaining widgets. Add cute pets, send secret notes to friends, track your steps, and display custom images and clocks. All widgets are free to use, with optional premium subscriptions for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Interactive pet widgets with hatching and care, Social widgets for sending notes and checking friendship status, Step counter integration with HealthKit, Customizable widgets with local images and transparent backgrounds, Massive collection of high-definition wallpapers, Free to use widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 人人小组件季度会员 | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度会员 | $6.99 | per year |
| 宠物清洁用品：香皂 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 宠物食物：蔬菜 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 宠物清洁用品：沐浴球 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 宠物清洁用品：沐浴液 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 宠物食物：肉 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 宠物食物：水果 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $3.99 | one-time |


### Wallpaper 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpaper-16-dynamic-island/id1672847786)

Discover a vast collection of high-definition wallpapers designed by professionals. Personalize your mobile desktop with over 20 unique styles, including creative options inspired by Spirit Island. Enjoy a fresh visual experience with stunning 1080P HD images.

**Highlights:** HD wallpapers (1080P), Personalized Spirit Island designs, Over 20 unique styles, Professional designer collections, Dynamic Island integration, Weekly subscription option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallpaper 16-Week Member | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetime free?

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

### Is Wallpaper 16 free?

Wallpaper 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widgetime or Wallpaper 16?

Widgetime is rated higher. Widgetime averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wallpaper 16 averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Widgetime or Wallpaper 16 have ads?

Wallpaper 16 shows ads; Widgetime does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetime or Wallpaper 16?

Widgetime ships an update every 5 days, and Wallpaper 16 every 3 days. Most recently, Widgetime was updated on June 1, 2026 and Wallpaper 16 on July 8, 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.*