Else If vs Widgety
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Else If
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Finally, an app that bridges the gap between learning to code and building real projects. Every developer knows they need to build projects to improve their skills and create an impressive portfolio. But most get stuck asking: "What should I build?" and "How do I actually finish it?" Else If solves this by providing you with carefully curated iOS project ideas, complete with detailed implementation guides that take you from concept to completion. WHAT YOU GET: Curated Project Discovery Hand-picked iOS app projects across all skill levels From beginner-friendly apps to advanced machine learning projects Categories include AR/VR, Health & Wellness, Productivity, and more Each project includes difficulty ratings and technology requirements Complete Implementation Guides High level development phases with suggested milestones Architecture patterns (MVVM, MVC) with real-world explanations Code snippets Performance tips and common pitfalls to avoid Testing approaches and best practices Smart Project Organization Save your favorite projects to build later Access your projects across all your devices Filter by technology stack (SwiftUI, Core ML, ARKit, etc.) Learn While Building Self-assessment questions to validate your understanding Resource links to official documentation and tutorials Technology stack recommendations PERFECT FOR: iOS developers looking for their next portfolio project Students who want to move beyond tutorials Career changers building their first development portfolio Experienced developers exploring new technologies Anyone tired of starting projects they never finish
Widgety
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Make any widget you can imagine, then put it on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or iPad. No limits. Widgety Maker is the first widget app with on-device AI. Describe the widget you want, and watch it build itself, privately, with zero cloud, powered by AI on iOS 26. β BUILD IT YOUR WAY β β’ Drag-and-drop canvas with 45+ widget elements β’ Text, icons, shapes, gauges, charts, photos & more β’ Snap-to-grid, layers, undo/redo, multi-page widgets β’ Small, medium, large, and Lock Screen sizes β’ Live preview as you build β AI WIDGET BUILDER (iOS 26+) β β’ Describe the widget you want in plain English β’ Watch it appear on the canvas in seconds β’ 100% on-device, nothing leaves your phone β’ Edit and refine after AI builds the first draft β 55+ LIVE DATA TOKENS β β’ Weather (temp, forecast, sunrise, sunset, UV, wind) β’ Health (steps, distance, calories, sleep, heart rate) β’ Calendar (next event, schedule, time until) β’ Reminders (today, overdue, next) β’ Battery, storage, network, uptime β’ Stock & crypto prices (live) β’ Quotes, jokes, advice, Bible verses, On This Day β’ Greetings, season, day progress, year progress β UNIQUE ELEMENTS β β’ Pomodoro Timer, focus sessions you start with one tap from the Home Screen β’ Multi-photo slideshow, up to 8 photos with smooth transitions β’ Animated GIF stickers β’ QR codes generated from any text or URL β’ Live stock & crypto tickers β’ Live Activities for timers β INTERACTIVE WIDGETS β Tap to refresh data, advance the slideshow, mark a reminder done, or start the Pomodoro, directly from the widget. No app launch. β SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITYβ Publish widgets you love. Browse, copy, and remix designs from creators around the world. β iPad SUPPORT β Build on the big canvas. Every widget element scales beautifully across iPhone and iPad. β PRIVATE BY DESIGNβ Your photos, health data, calendar, and reminders stay on your device. Weather is anonymous. AI runs entirely on-device. β WIDGETY PRO β β’ AI Widget Builder β’ Multi-photo slideshows β’ Live stock & crypto tickers β’ All premium elements unlocked β’ Cancel anytime Privacy Policy: https://opiray.com/widgety-maker/privacy Terms of Use: https://opiray.com/widgety-maker/terms Support: https://opiray.com/widgety-maker/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Else If at none against Widgety's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Widgety sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Else If asks for nothing beyond the download.
Else If ships an update weekly, Widgety every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Else If | Widgety |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gina De La Rosa | Opiray |
In-app purchases
Else If
No in-app purchases
Widgety
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year









