# WidgetKit vs Lighting Editor

WidgetKit and Lighting Editor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. WidgetKit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Lighting Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetKit | Lighting Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetkit-widgets-and-wallpaper/id6467385403/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **222** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Lighting Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighting-editor/id6776648848)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lighting Editor Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Lighting Editor Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Lighting Editor Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lighting Editor Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetKit free?

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

### Is Lighting Editor free?

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

### Do WidgetKit or Lighting Editor have ads?

Neither WidgetKit nor Lighting Editor 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.*