# Garmin Connect™ vs Widgets for Garmin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Garmin Connect™ at none against Widgets for Garmin's 4. Garmin Connect™ also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 6) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Widgets for Garmin's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 39%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets for Garmin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Garmin Connect™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Garmin Connect™ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Connect™ has 59K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Garmin Connect™'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Widgets for Garmin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Garmin Connect™ ships an update every 2 weeks, Widgets for Garmin monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garmin Connect™ | Widgets for Garmin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-connect/id583446403/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-garmin-wristgrid/id6789644151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 693 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) | [Ferran Echaves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875550168) |

## What reviewers say

### Garmin Connect™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-connect/id583446403)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your health and fitness activities with detailed statistics and personalized insights. Create custom workouts, build courses, and challenge friends. Syncs with compatible devices and other popular fitness apps.

**Highlights:** Activity tracking and health metrics, Detailed statistics analysis, Custom workout and course creation, Personalized home screen, Earn achievement badges, Sync with other apps

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent tracking and data analysis
- 👍 Great motivational features
- 🚀 Seamless syncing with devices
- 👍 Comprehensive fitness metrics
- 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and sync problems
- 🐛 Buggy app updates and loss of functionality
- 🐛 Inaccurate sleep and activity tracking
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 🐛 Confusing and cluttered user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly requiring device setup
- Weather data not syncing correctly
- Workout data not recording properly
- Inconsistent performance across iOS versions
- Inability to edit or customize activities

**Requested features**

- Customizable sleep tracking and goal settings
- Better integration with third-party apps
- Improved offline functionality
- More detailed workout analysis and planning
- Enhanced social features and challenges


### Widgets for Garmin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-garmin-wristgrid/id6789644151)

Display your Garmin watch's health metrics directly on your iPhone's Home Screen and Lock Screen. Access Body Battery, Stress, Sleep, and more without opening the official Garmin app. Requires a compatible Garmin watch and Connect IQ bridge app.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Body Battery display, Stress and Recovery metrics, Sleep tracking integration, Steps and activity basics

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WristGrid Plus Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| WristGrid Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| WristGrid Plus Lifetime Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| WristGrid Plus Lifetime | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Garmin Connect™ free?

Garmin Connect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Widgets for Garmin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Garmin Connect™ or Widgets for Garmin?

Garmin Connect™ is rated higher. Garmin Connect™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Widgets for Garmin averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Garmin Connect™ or Widgets for Garmin have ads?

Neither Garmin Connect™ nor Widgets for Garmin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Garmin Connect™ or Widgets for Garmin?

Garmin Connect™ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Widgets for Garmin monthly. Most recently, Garmin Connect™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Widgets for Garmin on October 31, 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.*