# Shelf vs Widget Playground

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shelf at 16.1 against Widget Playground's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Widget Playground sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shelf | Widget Playground |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-create-live-activities/id6443596253/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **280** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) | [Sydvesti Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/912783647) |

## What reviewers say

### Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelf-create-live-activities/id6443596253)

Pin photos, text, or app shortcuts to your iPhone's Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Customize the appearance with themes, colors, and fonts. Access content with a tap or use Siri and App Shortcuts for automatic launching.

**Highlights:** Pin photos, text, and app shortcuts, Dynamic Island and Home Screen support, Customizable themes, colors, and fonts, Always-on display integration, App Shortcuts and Siri integration, Quick access with a tap

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shelf Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shelf Pro - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


### Widget Playground

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-playground/id6778425933)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shelf free?

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

### Is Widget Playground free?

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

### Do Shelf or Widget Playground have ads?

Neither Shelf nor Widget Playground shows ads.

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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.*