Widgets for Dynamic Island vs KeepLit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Widgets for Dynamic Island
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.
- 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)
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ActivityBuilder is the perfect app to create your own custom Live Activities that can be displayed on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Live Activities are perfect glanceable widgets to view information quickly. These widgets are also customizable, you can change the style and theme of them. ActivityBuilder takes full advantage of the latest iOS features and tech to provide you with unique features on your lock screen and Dynamic Island Choose from a variety of different modules such as Health, Device, Weather and more to customize and start a Live Activity which is displayed on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. You can also view some activities in Picture in Picture! There are plenty of options to choose from and we are adding more regularly. Download ActivityBuilder now to try out the awesome new experience to customize your device. ActivityBuilder uses HealthKit and integrates with the Apple Health app to display your health data such as steps, active energy, exercise minutes, and more. Some features may require ActivityBuilder Pro. Pricing (USD): - Monthly: $1.49 per month - Yearly: $11.99 per year - Lifetime: $29.99 one time Contact: https://innovativedigitaltechnologies.software/ActivityBuilder Privacy Policy: https://innovativedigitaltechnologies.software/ActivityBuilder/privacypolicy Terms & Conditions: https://innovativedigitaltechnologies.software/ActivityBuilder/terms Dynamic Island is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
KeepLit
This utility prevents your screen from timing out while media continues to play in the background. It works seamlessly with music, podcasts, and videos, offering a convenient solution for various activities without interrupting your audio or requiring foreground access.
- Keeps screen on without interrupting audio
- Works in the background with other apps
- Launch from widget or Control Center
- No subscriptions, one-time purchase
- Privacy-focused, no tracking
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KeepLit keeps your screen on — without interrupting your music, podcasts, or videos. Other screen-awake apps stop your audio when activated. KeepLit doesn't. Your media keeps playing. Your screen stays on. No floating windows. No conflicts. WORKS IN THE BACKGROUND Start a session and switch to any app. KeepLit doesn't need to stay in the foreground — it quietly keeps your display awake while you cook, read, follow a tutorial, or wait in a queue. LAUNCH INSTANTLY Start a session from your Home Screen Widget or Control Center. No need to open the app. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. EVER. One-time purchase unlocks everything. Free trial included so you can try it first. PERFECT FOR: · Following recipes with messy hands · Reading long articles or documents · Keeping a map or boarding pass visible · Monitoring live scores or dashboards · Waiting in online queues for tickets · Any time your screen turns off too soon PRIVACY FIRST No camera. No microphone. No tracking. No account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Widgets for Dynamic Island at 4.3 against KeepLit's 2.3. Widgets for Dynamic Island also leads on ratings volume (298 vs 3). KeepLit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Widgets for Dynamic Island sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and KeepLit 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, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgets for Dynamic Island has 298 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Widgets for Dynamic Island ships an update every 4 weeks, KeepLit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Widgets for Dynamic Island | KeepLit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (298 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 298 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | ChihHung Chang |
Bugs and requests
Widgets for Dynamic Island
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues after app updates
- Weather widget not refreshing automatically
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- 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
KeepLit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Widgets for Dynamic Island
- ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- ActivityBuilder Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
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- ActivityBuilder Pro Monthly2 variants$4.991 Month
- ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- ActivityBuilder Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- ActivityBuilder Pro - Lifetime$59.99
KeepLit
- Premium$4.99
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