Comparison

UI Playground vs Widgets

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

Head to head
About

UI Playground

Design and preview native iOS UI components with customizable options. Export native code to streamline development and share with others. Supports designers, developers, and product owners.

Highlights
  • Explore and customize native UI components
  • Preview live components with screenshots
  • Export native code for development
  • Auto-save and multiple draft support
  • Adheres to Human Interface Guidelines
  • Supports semantic colors and SF Symbols
  • Save to iCloud for cross-device work
Features
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Craft the best iOS 26 user experience by choosing the appropriate interface components with the right customisation. Explore and customise native UI components to unlock endless possibilities for your app. Take it to the next level, by previewing a live component within the context of your app, simply by adding a screenshot image. Finally, export native code to share with developers streamlining development. FOR DESIGNERS Explore on the device, all the possibilities that each user interface component supports, exactly as it will work in a real app. FOR DEVELOPERS Learn SwiftUI backwards by first interacting with components on iPhone and then reading or applying the code in a real app. FOR PRODUCT OWNERS Convey your ideas faster by designing small interactions within the context of your app, without the commitment of implementation. FEATURES • Auto-save: Automatically save every customisation you make — never loose your work. • Save Multiple Drafts: work on the same component with different customisations. • Human Interface Guidelines: small instructions lead to a proper usage of components that respect HIG. • Design & Developer Docs: get more information about each component on Apple's website. • Semantic Colors: add system colors with a version for light and dark mode. • SF Symbols: add system symbols for an extra level of precision. • Guides: align components within the safe areas or highlight the component. • Grouped Components: advanced components lets you build an entire Settings area. • Save to iCloud: work on multiple devices without loosing the work. By purchasing this app, we will guarantee ongoing support for any OS updates that changes existing or brings new relevant main UI components. If you have any doubts or want to report an issue with the app, please feel free to reach us at support@uiplayground.app . TERMS OF SERVICE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Widgets

Features
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Problem A: If you have apps on the App Store, you probably check App Store Connect multiple times a day. We all do. The problem is that Apple’s official developer app is slow and lacks modern widget support. If you want a quick glance at your downloads, proceeds, or trends directly from your home screen or Mac desktop, you are out of luck. Problem B: In Marketing advertising we don't talk "rolling totals". The app is showing what’s relevant and actionable - comparing Week over Week, Month over Month and Quarter over Quarter. This is how we work in marketing normally and with that you can watch if activities work and with what delay etc. etc. Widgets -for App Store Connect is a collection of custom widgets designed specifically for developers. Instead of forcing you to load a clunky app, puts your downloads, proceeds, and comparative trends right on your screen. You get gorgeous sparkline charts, calendar grid visualizations of daily activity, and comparative trends for the last week, month, or quarter in a variety of visual themes. Data collection is handled in the background with a full set of debugging options, you can always pitch the data seen against what we are getting from the API. Widgets for App Store Connect is universal, one purchase - all devices MacOS, iPad, iPhone.

Screenshots

UI Playground4 screens
Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UI Playground at Free against Widgets's $2.99. UI Playground also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked). Widgets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On 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

UI Playground is free to download; Widgets costs $2.99 up front. UI Playground sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UI Playground ships an update monthly, Widgets every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
UI Playground versus Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUI PlaygroundWidgets
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuel FernandesiService Ottner Röck

In-app purchases

7 purchases

UI Playground

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Biannual3 Days trial$23.996 Months
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  • Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Discount$99.00
  • Lifetime$149.00
None

Widgets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UI Playground free?
UI Playground is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widgets free?
Widgets costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do UI Playground or Widgets have ads?
Neither UI Playground nor Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UI Playground or Widgets?
UI Playground ships an update monthly, and Widgets every 6 days. Most recently, UI Playground was updated on October 24, 2026 and Widgets on October 24, 2026.

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