# Homescreen vs WorkTorch Next

The clearest difference is ads: WorkTorch Next at none against Homescreen's shown. WorkTorch Next also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Homescreen's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

WorkTorch Next holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homescreen has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homescreen | WorkTorch Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homescreen-standby-widgets/id6480345291/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktorch-next/id6759266297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 466 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tarun Vaghela](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721519868) | [QuickHire, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521880338) |

## What reviewers say

### Homescreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homescreen-standby-widgets/id6480345291)

Enhance your device's home and standby screens with customizable widgets. Add animated displays, photo albums, music controls, and essential information like weather and calendar events. Personalize colors, sizes, and layouts for a unique user experience.

**Highlights:** Animated charging display widgets, Customizable photo album widgets, Interactive music control widgets, Lock screen and standby information widgets, Customizable clock and calendar widgets, Full home screen and standby customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WorkTorch Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worktorch-next/id6759266297)

This app guides users through college and career paths, offering connections to mentors, scholarships, and internships. It provides structure and support for individuals at any stage of their academic or professional journey.

**Highlights:** Guided college and career pathways, Mentor connections, Scholarship and internship access, Real-world opportunity discovery, Progress tracking and support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homescreen free?

Homescreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WorkTorch Next free?

WorkTorch Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Homescreen or WorkTorch Next?

WorkTorch Next is rated higher. Homescreen averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while WorkTorch Next averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Homescreen or WorkTorch Next have ads?

Homescreen shows ads; WorkTorch Next does not.

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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.*