Comparison

Island Widgets vs ILand

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

Head to head
About

Island Widgets

Enhance your iOS device with hundreds of practical features for Dynamic Island and Home Screen Widgets. Monitor network speed, health data, track tasks, and more without opening apps. Enjoy a beautiful, efficient, and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Dynamic Island enhancements
  • Hundreds of Home Screen Widget styles
  • Real-time data monitoring
  • Quick app and shortcut launching
  • Productivity and time management tools
  • Health and fitness tracking
  • Personalization options
Features
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Make Dynamic Island (Live Activities), Home Screen, and Lock Screen widgets more useful and personal. See network speed, health data, countdowns, delivery progress, to-dos, Pomodoro timers, weather, and more without repeatedly opening the app. You can also launch apps, websites, and Shortcuts from supported widgets. The experience is completely ad-free. Selected features are available for free; membership unlocks more advanced widgets, Dynamic Island experiences, and personalization options. Availability varies by device, system version, and Apple's refresh policies. 【Key Highlights】 - Dynamic Island Enhancement: Hundreds of features to make your Dynamic Island truly useful. - Free to Explore: Selected Home Screen widgets and Dynamic Island features are free; advanced styles and tools can be unlocked as needed. - Three Unique Widget Styles: Fully transparent, liquid glass, and custom colors. - Dynamic Data: Updates within Apple's system limits; actual frequency varies by feature, device state, and system scheduling. - Pure Experience: Completely ad-free, focused on aesthetics and performance. 【Four Core Categories】 Dynamic Island & Geek Tools - System Monitoring: View network speed, FPS, CPU usage, memory consumption, altitude, and current speed. - Quick Launch: Open any app, webpage, or run shortcuts directly from Dynamic Island and home screen. - Screen Time Tracking: Record unlock count and usage duration to help you better manage screen time. Health & Fitness Companion - Health Overview: View steps, heart rate, blood oxygen, HRV stress level, body temperature, and environmental noise. - Activity Data: Running distance, floors climbed, walking speed, step length, and stand time. - Water Reminder: Log water intake directly in Dynamic Island to build healthy habits. Productivity & Time Management - Worker's Best Friend: Precise "work-end countdown" to watch time pass and anticipate the moment you clock out. - Important Moments: Deadlines, anniversaries, ticket-grab countdowns—never miss any critical milestone. - Schedule Management: To-do lists, calendar, Pomodoro timer, and notes—all visible at a glance. Lifestyle & Personalization - Stock Market: View watchlist and index movements on your Home Screen and Dynamic Island. - Digital Pet: Adopt an adorable pet in Dynamic Island to accompany you every day. - Trending Topics & Weather: View trending lists and weather forecasts at a glance. 【Developer Promise】 We are committed to creating the best widget app for iOS! Continuous updates, high performance, and dedication to exploring every potential of Dynamic Island and home screen widgets. 【Important Notice】 Features that depend on location, such as speed, altitude, or local weather, may require background location access. You can change permissions in Settings at any time; continued location use may increase battery consumption. iOS controls widget and Live Activity refresh timing, so second-by-second updates can't be guaranteed. 【Contact Us】 For any suggestions or feedback, feel free to contact us: xuewei_app@163.com

About

ILand

Features
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iLand macht deine Dynamic Island persönlich. Gestalte eigene Live Activities mit deinen Texten, Farben, Symbolen, Emojis und Bildern passend zu deinem Alltag. Wähle eine Vorlage oder erstelle dein eigenes Design. In der Layout-Bearbeitung kannst du Elemente verschieben, vergrößern, drehen oder entfernen. Prüfe das Ergebnis in der kompakten und erweiterten Vorschau und starte anschließend deine Live Activity. • Eigene Designs speichern und als Favoriten markieren • Fokus-Timer starten, pausieren und zurücksetzen • Reiseinformationen und Countdowns anzeigen • Webseiten oder unterstützte Deep Links verknüpfen • Regeln für Uhrzeiten, gespeicherte Orte und Kalenderereignisse kombinieren • Helle und dunkle Darstellung verwenden Deine Designs bleiben lokal auf deinem Gerät. Standort und Kalender werden nur mit deiner Zustimmung verwendet. Kein Konto, keine Werbung und kein Tracking. iLand benötigt iOS 17 oder neuer. Die Dynamic Island ist auf entsprechend ausgestatteten iPhones verfügbar; andere unterstützte iPhones zeigen Live Activities auf dem Sperrbildschirm. iOS bestimmt deren Sichtbarkeit und Laufzeit. Regeln werden bei geöffneter App geprüft. Reisedaten werden selbst eingetragen; Live-Flugdaten werden nicht abgerufen.

Screenshots

Island Widgets4 screens
ILand3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ILand at none against Island Widgets's 2. Island Widgets's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Island Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. ILand asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Island Widgets versus ILand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIsland WidgetsILand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (185 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings185 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTianjin Nankai Xuewei Technology Studio (Individually Owned Business)HELMUT PETER LASSER

Bugs and requests

Island Widgets

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Dynamic Island text overflow on notch display
  • Widgets don't work on iOS 26/iPhone 16 Pro
  • Lock screen freezing and random effects
  • Animations not functioning
  • App performance degradation on device
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  • Some apps won't open after installation
  • Subscription activation not working properly
  • VIP functions not activating after purchase
  • Widget removal leaves blank bars on lock screen
  • Dynamic Island doesn't work in landscape mode with Maps
  • Hover widget doesn't auto-activate with shortcuts

Requested features

19 requests
  • Battery percentage display option in Dynamic Island
  • Ability to resize battery cylinder widget
  • Dynamic Island functionality while Apple Maps is horizontal
  • Auto-activate hover widget with shortcuts
  • Data counter launch through Shortcuts app
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  • Text resizing option for Dynamic Island
  • Option to remove widgets from lock screen completely
  • Calendar filtering by specific calendars
  • Music player control for Apple Music
  • US standard measurements option
  • GIF support for custom pet displays
  • More free widget options
  • Screen recording with automatic text translation
  • Real-time CPU frequency display
  • Fahrenheit temperature option
  • Network speed display in Mb/s instead of MB/s
  • Shortcuts integration for text input
  • Multi-icon status bar widgets
  • Ability to add installed apps to widgets

ILand

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Island Widgets

Subscriptions1
  • Annual VIP Member$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP membership$6.99
None

ILand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Island Widgets free?
Island Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ILand free?
ILand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Island Widgets or ILand have ads?
Neither Island Widgets nor ILand shows ads.

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