# Widgets for Dynamic Island vs Vertex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vertex at none against Widgets for Dynamic Island's 8. Vertex also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vertex asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets for Dynamic Island | Vertex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-dynamic-island/id6443593416/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **297** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) | [逸飞 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832651191) |

## 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


### Vertex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertex/id6757486873)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets for Dynamic Island free?

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

### Is Vertex free?

Vertex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Widgets for Dynamic Island shows ads; Vertex does not.

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