# Widgets for Dynamic Island vs ANKO

The clearest difference is rating: Widgets for Dynamic Island at 4.4 against ANKO's 4.2. Widgets for Dynamic Island also leads on ratings volume (290 vs 33). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets for Dynamic Island sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ANKO sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgets for Dynamic Island holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets for Dynamic Island has 290 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Widgets for Dynamic Island's written reviews are positive against 62% of ANKO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Widgets for Dynamic Island ships an update every 4 weeks, ANKO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets for Dynamic Island | ANKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416/reviews)** | [4.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anko-screen-time-control/id6469695096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **290** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) | [ANKO SOLUTIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683134509) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets for Dynamic Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416)

Create custom Live Activities for your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Display glanceable information with customizable styles and themes, including health data, device status, and weather. Some features require a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Custom Live Activity creation, Lock screen and Dynamic Island display, Customizable styles and themes, HealthKit integration for health data, Picture in Picture support, Variety of module options (Health, Device, Weather)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient live activities
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Customization features
- 🔥 Dynamic island integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues after app updates
- Weather widget not refreshing automatically
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free widgets
- Improve weather widget functionality
- Allow customization of text/icons in dynamic island
- Implement a trial period or one-time purchase option


### ANKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anko-screen-time-control/id6469695096)

This app helps you regain control of your digital wellbeing by setting limits on distracting apps and tracking your phone usage. It provides detailed insights and customizable schedules to foster healthier digital habits and enhance focus.

**Highlights:** App usage limiter, Screen time tracking, Customizable usage schedule, Detailed app statistics, Categorized screen time insights, Usage limit notifications, Network usage analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANKO - 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| ANKO - 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Try it free for 3 days | $24.99 | per year |
| Try it free for 7 days | $34.99 | per year |
| Try it free for 3 days | $34.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $44.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $49.99 | per year |
| Try it free for 3 days | $49.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| Try it free for 3 days | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?

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

### Is ANKO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets for Dynamic Island or ANKO?

Widgets for Dynamic Island is rated higher. Widgets for Dynamic Island averages 4.4 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while ANKO averages 4.2 from 33 ratings.

### Do Widgets for Dynamic Island or ANKO have ads?

Both Widgets for Dynamic Island and ANKO show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets for Dynamic Island or ANKO?

Widgets for Dynamic Island ships an update every 4 weeks, and ANKO every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widgets for Dynamic Island was updated on September 21, 2026 and ANKO on September 26, 2026.

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