# Backend widget vs Widget Construction Set

The clearest difference is price: Widget Construction Set at Free against Backend widget's $0.99. Widget Construction Set also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Backend widget's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Widget Construction Set is free to download; Backend widget costs $0.99 up front. Widget Construction Set sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backend widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Widget Construction Set holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Backend widget's written reviews are positive against 50% of Widget Construction Set's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backend widget | Widget Construction Set |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backend-widget-api-dashboard/id6444039978/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-construction-set/id6444323235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksii Oliinyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380191233) | [Bird Cartel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532844907) |

## What reviewers say

### Backend widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backend-widget-api-dashboard/id6444039978)

Display crucial data and information directly on your home screen using customizable widgets. Track SaaS revenue, sports scores, deliveries, or build your own micro-apps by connecting to various API data sources.

**Highlights:** Custom HTTPs API requests (GET/POST), JSON parsing, Multiple widget layouts, Widget customization, Dark theme support, No account required

**In-app purchases:** none


### Widget Construction Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-construction-set/id6444323235)

Create custom widgets for your device's Home Screen using web-hosted widget.json files. This app allows for extensive customization without needing separate applications for each widget.

**Highlights:** Create custom widgets, Use web-hosted widget.json, No additional apps needed, Home Screen integration, Extensive customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Construction Set Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backend widget free?

Backend widget costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Widget Construction Set free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backend widget or Widget Construction Set?

Widget Construction Set is rated higher. Backend widget averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Widget Construction Set averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Backend widget or Widget Construction Set have ads?

Neither Backend widget nor Widget Construction Set 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.*