# Earth Memory vs WidgetBoard

The clearest difference is rating: Earth Memory at 5.0 against WidgetBoard's 4.4. Earth Memory also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). WidgetBoard's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Earth Memory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WidgetBoard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earth Memory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WidgetBoard has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Earth Memory ships an update monthly, WidgetBoard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earth Memory | WidgetBoard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-memory-record-and-explore/id6502235753/reviews)** | [4.4 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetboard-widget-games/id6642655731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [莹 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003080639) | [Whilce Raphael Varquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692462636) |

## What reviewers say

### Earth Memory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth-memory-record-and-explore/id6502235753)

This app acts as a GPS tracker, mapping your personal journeys and showing the percentage of the Earth you've explored. It allows for GPX file integration and social sharing of your adventures, with a strong focus on user privacy.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking of movements, Visual representation of explored territories, GPX file import and export, Social sharing of progress, Privacy-focused local data storage, Gamified exploration with level progression

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### WidgetBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetboard-widget-games/id6642655731)

Play classic games like Tic Tac Toe, Sudoku, and Minesweeper directly from your home screen. Enjoy a variety of puzzles and strategy games designed for quick entertainment and mental challenges.

**Highlights:** Play games from home screen widgets, Tic Tac Toe, Card Match, Connect Four, Simon Says, Sudoku, Minesweeper

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Captain's Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Captain's Treasure | $4.99 | one-time |
| Captain's Bounty | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earth Memory free?

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

### Is WidgetBoard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Earth Memory or WidgetBoard?

Earth Memory is rated higher. Earth Memory averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while WidgetBoard averages 4.4 from 34 ratings.

### Do Earth Memory or WidgetBoard have ads?

Neither Earth Memory nor WidgetBoard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Earth Memory or WidgetBoard?

Earth Memory ships an update monthly, and WidgetBoard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Earth Memory was updated on September 20, 2026 and WidgetBoard on September 17, 2026.

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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.*