# DIY Widgets vs Slice

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slice at 100% against DIY Widgets's 8%. Slice also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). DIY Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (169 vs 28) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIY Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Slice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slice holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIY Widgets has 169 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of DIY Widgets's written reviews are positive against 100% of Slice's.

DIY Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Slice every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIY Widgets | Slice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-widgets-color-lock-screen/id6443555781/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slice-screen-time-and-app-locks/id6683283536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **169** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 105 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Smart Growth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646587126) | [Zentropi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676785438) |

## What reviewers say

### DIY Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-widgets-color-lock-screen/id6443555781)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of stylish widgets, themes, and fonts. Create your own custom widgets or choose from a vast library of pre-designed options to make your phone unique.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Widget editor, Themed keyboards, Stylish fonts, Charging animations, Photo widgets, Countdown widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Widgets VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgets Lock Screen Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription for VIP | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive ads
- 💥 Frequent crashes
- 😩 Unintuitive interface
- 💸 Paid features required
- 🐌 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Ads appear constantly
- Cannot add icon to home screen
- App is difficult to use
- App takes a long time to load

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Tutorial for adding icons to home screen
- Improve aesthetic appeal of themes


### Slice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slice-screen-time-and-app-locks/id6683283536)

This app helps you eliminate digital distractions by allowing you to lock specific applications and set time limits. It's designed to boost productivity and protect your privacy by preventing unauthorized access to your apps.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Set app time limits, Customizable app restrictions, Enhance productivity, Protect app privacy, Create distraction-free environment

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slice Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Slice Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Slice Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Slice Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIY Widgets free?

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

### Is Slice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DIY Widgets or Slice?

Slice is rated higher. DIY Widgets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Slice averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do DIY Widgets or Slice have ads?

Neither DIY Widgets nor Slice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DIY Widgets or Slice?

DIY Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Slice every 6 days. Most recently, DIY Widgets was updated on November 3, 2026 and Slice on November 4, 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.*