# Anime Buddies vs Video Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Video Widget at 4.3 against Anime Buddies's 3.8. Video Widget also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (547 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anime Buddies sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Video Widget sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Widget has 547 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Anime Buddies's written reviews are positive against 39% of Video Widget's.

Anime Buddies ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anime Buddies | Video Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-buddies/id6740068863/reviews) | **[4.3 (547 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-widget/id6745773941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **547** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **39.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brian Rosales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660302853) | [GlowUp.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745661626) |

## What reviewers say

### Anime Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-buddies/id6740068863)

Bring your favorite anime characters to life on your home screen with animated widgets. Customize their appearance, get weather updates, and enjoy a touch of fun and personality on your device.

**Highlights:** Animated anime character widgets, Interactive character animations, Weather update widgets, Customizable widget backgrounds, Color and text customization, Upload personal photo backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $26.99 | per year |


### Video Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-widget/id6745773941)

Transform your iPhone's Home Screen with animated widgets. Display your favorite videos and Live Photos as dynamic, looping content. Personalize your device with cherished memories, travel highlights, or creative expressions.

**Highlights:** Video and Live Photo widgets, Multiple widget sizes, Seamless looping playback, Battery-efficient design, Local storage and privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Widget Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Video Widget Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Video Widget Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Widget Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Video Widget Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Video Widget Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Video Widget Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anime Buddies free?

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

### Is Video Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anime Buddies or Video Widget?

Video Widget is rated higher. Anime Buddies averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Video Widget averages 4.3 from 547 ratings.

### Do Anime Buddies or Video Widget have ads?

Neither Anime Buddies nor Video Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anime Buddies or Video Widget?

Anime Buddies ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Anime Buddies was updated on November 4, 2026 and Video Widget on November 8, 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.*