Comparison

GitHub Stats Widget vs Dropew

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

Head to head
About

GitHub Stats Widget

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GitHub Stats Widget is a straightforward, open-source iOS app designed to display GitHub statistics directly on your home- and lock-screen, offering a simple way to keep an eye on followers, star counts, and the latest contributions. Features include: ‣ Customizable widgets to track your GitHub activity. ‣ A selection of color themes to personalize the widget's appearance. ‣ Optional notifications for updates in your GitHub statistics (stars + followers). ‣ Fully open-source with the code available at https://github.com/mapluisch. This project is primarily an exercise in Swift development, aimed at gaining some experience and contributing to the open-source community. If you enjoy it, I'd really appreciate a brief review or rating :)

About

Dropew

Features
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Dropew makes it easy to move files and text between your devices. Connect your iPhone or iPad with a phone, tablet, or computer and start sending in seconds, without cables or USB drives. • Send text and files across devices • Resume file uploads and downloads • Support large file transfers • Get started quickly with a temporary Drop ID • Connect another device by scanning a QR code or visiting dropew.com

Screenshots

GitHub Stats Widget4 screens
Dropew3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GitHub Stats Widget at every 4 days against Dropew's weekly. GitHub Stats Widget also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GitHub Stats Widget ships an update every 4 days, Dropew weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
GitHub Stats Widget versus Dropew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGitHub Stats WidgetDropew
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin Pluischę’å‹ å¼ 

In-app purchases

None

GitHub Stats Widget

No in-app purchases

None

Dropew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GitHub Stats Widget free?
GitHub Stats Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dropew free?
Dropew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GitHub Stats Widget or Dropew have ads?
Neither GitHub Stats Widget nor Dropew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GitHub Stats Widget or Dropew?
GitHub Stats Widget ships an update every 4 days, and Dropew weekly. Most recently, GitHub Stats Widget was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dropew on October 31, 2026.

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