# Pixel Pets vs WidgetKit

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Pets at 4.7 against WidgetKit's 4.1. Pixel Pets also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 27%) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 224). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Pets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and WidgetKit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Pets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Pets has 5.1K ratings behind it against 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Pixel Pets's written reviews are positive against 27% of WidgetKit's.

Pixel Pets ships an update every 3 weeks, WidgetKit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pets | WidgetKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pets-cute-widget-app/id6444085825/reviews)** | [4.1 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetkit-widgets-and-wallpaper/id6467385403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 224 |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twinstar Creatives](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378171714) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pets-cute-widget-app/id6444085825)

Bring adorable animated pets to your iPhone's Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and home screen widgets. Care for your virtual companions by feeding and playing with them, and watch their emotions change throughout the day. Unlock a variety of cute animals to keep you company.

**Highlights:** Animated pets on Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and widgets, Interactive pet care: feeding and exercise, Pets display changing emotions, Transparent home screen widgets, Variety of eight unlockable pets, Daily interaction and care

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Pets+ (Discount Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Pixel Pets+ (Discount Monthly) | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| 150 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 450 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 650 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐱 Cute pixel pets
- 🎨 Aesthetic widget designs
- 🔓 Some free content
- 🕰️ Useful dynamic island integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 📚 Unwanted religious content
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working as expected
- Pets not showing up on dynamic island
- Purchases not registering properly
- Frequent crashes and app instability

**Requested features**

- More free pet and background options
- Ability to customize or remove daily quotes
- Improved widget functionality and customization
- Tamagotchi-style mini-games and interactions


### WidgetKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetkit-widgets-and-wallpaper/id6467385403)

Personalize your device with custom widgets and wallpapers. Track health data, manage tasks, enjoy interactive games, and stay updated with weather and calendar information. Access a vast library of wallpapers and customize your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Health tracking widgets, Interactive task management and games, Holiday and festive themes, Real-time weather updates, Digital and analog clock faces, Calendar integration, Customizable countdowns, Extensive wallpaper library, Lock screen widget customization

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| 80 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| StandBy Themes Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and aesthetic widget designs
- ✨ Beautiful wallpapers and standby themes
- 🎮 Fun mini-games and pet features
- 🆓 Free content available without premium
- 👍 Easy customization tutorial

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads on every interaction
- 💰 Paywall for premium features and widgets
- 🐛 Widgets don't work or appear after download
- 📱 iPad compatibility issues
- 🎭 False/misleading advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets fail to install or display on home/lock screen
- Ads prevent closing and take up half the screen
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive
- Widget selection shows 'nothing to select' error
- Friend-sharing redirects to app store without functionality

**Requested features**

- Theme pack customization options
- Reduce or eliminate ads
- Better instructions for home screen widget usage
- More free widget options
- Improved friend-sharing functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pets free?

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

### Is WidgetKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Pets or WidgetKit?

Pixel Pets is rated higher. Pixel Pets averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while WidgetKit averages 4.1 from 224 ratings.

### Do Pixel Pets or WidgetKit have ads?

Neither Pixel Pets nor WidgetKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pets or WidgetKit?

Pixel Pets ships an update every 3 weeks, and WidgetKit every 10 days. Most recently, Pixel Pets was updated on October 22, 2026 and WidgetKit on October 21, 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.*