# Widgets for Dynamic Island vs Status Bartender

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Status Bartender at 100% against Widgets for Dynamic Island's 54%. Status Bartender also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). Widgets for Dynamic Island's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (290 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Status Bartender sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets for Dynamic Island has 290 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Status Bartender'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, Status Bartender every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets for Dynamic Island | Status Bartender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-bartender/id6503718156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **290** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) | [Ramik Sadana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546394238) |

## 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


### Status Bartender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-bartender/id6503718156)

Enhance your screenshots and screen recordings by replacing the default status bar with a custom, polished version. Choose from various styles, including classic times and full battery indicators, and remove distracting recording markers for a cleaner look.

**Highlights:** Remove default status bar, Replace with custom status bar, Classic time display (9:41), Full battery indicator, Remove screen recording marker, Customizable status bar color, Customizable time display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Exports | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?

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

### Is Status Bartender free?

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

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

Widgets for Dynamic Island is rated higher. Widgets for Dynamic Island averages 4.4 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Status Bartender averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Widgets for Dynamic Island or Status Bartender have ads?

Widgets for Dynamic Island shows ads; Status Bartender does not.

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

Widgets for Dynamic Island ships an update every 4 weeks, and Status Bartender every 5 days. Most recently, Widgets for Dynamic Island was updated on October 13, 2026 and Status Bartender on October 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.*