Comparison

Verizon Cloud vs Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Verizon Cloud

Securely back up and access your photos, videos, and documents across all your devices. Organize, share, and even create fun memories with this cloud storage solution. Safeguard sensitive files and enjoy peace of mind knowing your digital world is protected.

Highlights
  • Unlimited storage on compatible devices
  • Easy content sharing
  • Photo organization with tagging
  • PIN-protected private folder
  • Create movies and customize photos
  • Weekly photo and video flashbacks
Features
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Verizon Cloud gives you space for your digital world, so you can easily backup and access your photos, videos and documents securely and privately. Keep your content handy on your mobile devices, access it when you need it from your smartphone/tablet and computer and easily transfer content when changing devices.* The Verizon Cloud app lets you: - Enjoy unlimited storage across unlimited compatible devices (with our Unlimited Individual or Unlimited Group plan, shareable by up to 5 users).* - Share your content easily with family and friends using your favorite apps. - Share storage with up to 5 users on compatible devices with our Unlimited Group plan. Each user that becomes a member of an Unlimited Group plan gets their own Unlimited Cloud storage; at no extra charge. - Organize and find your photos by labeling friends and family using Tag and Search. - View and interact with photos/videos on a geographical map with Locations. - Order prints and gifts displaying your favorite photos. - Share your content freely across compatible devices, regardless of which operating system they use. - Safeguard sensitive content with a PIN-protected private folder. - Create movies and customize photos with filters and fun stickers to share. - Relive your memories with weekly photo and video Flashbacks and Stories. - Back up the original sizes of your photos, videos (with no degradation in quality), and sync your contacts. Download Verizon Cloud today and make the most of your digital memories. Available Plan options: 600GB (single user), Unlimited Individual (single user) and Unlimited Group (up to 5 users). Sign up today and your first 30 days are on us.** *Verizon's Cloud App requires a Verizon standard monthly account on an eligible device. Verizon Cloud does not back up operating systems, settings, apps, emails, external drives and uncommon file types. Backup varies by operating platform. See www.verizon.com/support/verizon-cloud-faqs for service limitations. To view complete Terms and Conditions go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/cloud-legal/ ** First 30 days free for new Cloud customers. Thereafter, you will be charged $13.99/mo. for Unlimited Individual, $19.99/mo. for Verizon Cloud Unlimited Group, or $5.99/mo. for 600 GB, respectively, unless you cancel before the promo period ends. Cancel anytime through the Verizon Cloud app or My Verizon

About

Widget

Instantly connect with your favorite contacts directly from your iPhone's home screen. Choose from five different widget styles to display contact information and initiate calls, messages, or video chats through various popular communication apps.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • Instant contact access
  • Phone call
  • FaceTime Audio & Video
  • iMessage/SMS
  • WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber, Messenger, VK, Skype
  • Email
Features
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Widget: Favourite Contacts will allow you to contact any Favorite Contact from your iPhone Home Screen instantly via: • Phone call; • FaceTime Audio & Video; • iMessage or SMS; • WhatsApp; • Telegram; • Viber; • Facebook Messenger; • VK; • Skype; • E-mail. There are 5 different widgets available for the Home screen: • Simple Contact - displays a photo and contact name; • Detailed Contact - displays a photo, name and phone number of a contact; • Full Size Image Contact #1 - displays a large contact photo; • Full Size Image Contact #2 - displays a large photo and first name of a contact; • Multiple Contacts - displays up to 4 favorite contacts with photo and name. Support: favapp@inbox.ru

Screenshots

Verizon Cloud4 screens
Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Verizon Cloud at 4.6 against Widget's 2.3. Verizon Cloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (69% vs 38%). Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Verizon Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Verizon Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verizon Cloud has 143K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Verizon Cloud's written reviews are positive against 38% of Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verizon Cloud ships an update monthly, Widget every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Verizon Cloud versus Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerizon CloudWidget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (143K ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews — better38.2% of reviews
Number of ratings143K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVerizon WirelessRuslan Yunisov

Customer experience

Verizon Cloud

All ratings142,794 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative30.1%

Widget

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral20.6%
Negative41.2%

Bugs and requests

Verizon Cloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inconsistent backup behavior
  • Login/sign-in issues
  • Incorrect/missing backup data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to selectively backup files/folders
  • Web-based access to cloud storage
  • Improved upload/download speed controls
  • Better organization and search for backed up content

Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Verizon Cloud

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Widget

One-time1
  • Multiple Contacts$0.99

Questions

Is Verizon Cloud free?
Verizon Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widget free?
Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Verizon Cloud or Widget?
Verizon Cloud is rated higher. Verizon Cloud averages 4.6 out of 5 from 143K ratings, while Widget averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Verizon Cloud or Widget have ads?
Neither Verizon Cloud nor Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verizon Cloud or Widget?
Verizon Cloud ships an update monthly, and Widget every 6 days. Most recently, Verizon Cloud was updated on October 23, 2026 and Widget on October 17, 2026.

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