# PicPlayPost vs Widget Cast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicPlayPost at 68% against Widget Cast's 33%. PicPlayPost also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (99K vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicPlayPost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Widget Cast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PicPlayPost holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicPlayPost has 99K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of PicPlayPost's written reviews are positive against 33% of Widget Cast's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicPlayPost | Widget Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picplaypost-video-editor/id498127541/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cast-video-widgets/id6767938501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) | [Dark Pie Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342818960) |

## What reviewers say

### PicPlayPost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picplaypost-video-editor/id498127541)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning HD videos with this comprehensive editor. Add music, AI effects, and create collages or slideshows. Perfect for sharing engaging content.

**Highlights:** HD video editing, AI effects, Photo and video collages, Slideshow creation, Music and voice-over addition, Watermarking, Automated video creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Editor for Pros | $6.99 | per month |
| SlideShow Movie Maker for Pros | $47.99 | per year |
| Custom Frame Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frame Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frame Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frame Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edit Watermark | $4.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frames | $4.99 | one-time |
| Everything Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Slide Show Maker Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Great for creating collages and videos
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎶 Ability to add music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔇 Limited music selection
- 🕰️ Time limits on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save progress on projects
- Video quality issues after exporting
- Difficulty finding and deleting used photos

**Requested features**

- More transition effects
- Ability to reorder photos/videos in slideshow
- Option to remove watermark without subscription
- Ability to import music from external sources
- Longer video duration in free version


### Widget Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-cast-video-widgets/id6767938501)

Animate your home screen with live video widgets. Apply retro effects like CRT and pixelation to your clips. Organize videos into playlists and display them on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Live video home screen widgets, Retro video effects (CRT, Night Vision, etc.), Customizable playlists, Apple Watch widget support, Multiple widget sizes, Looping and shuffling options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Cast Pro! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Widget Cast Pro! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Widget Cast Pro! | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicPlayPost free?

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

### Is Widget Cast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PicPlayPost or Widget Cast?

PicPlayPost is rated higher. PicPlayPost averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Widget Cast averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do PicPlayPost or Widget Cast have ads?

Neither PicPlayPost nor Widget Cast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicPlayPost or Widget Cast?

PicPlayPost ships an update monthly, and Widget Cast monthly. Most recently, PicPlayPost was updated on November 10, 2026 and Widget Cast on November 9, 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.*