# WhatKit vs Taozi

The clearest difference is update cadence: Taozi at every 4 days against WhatKit's every 2 weeks. Taozi also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhatKit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Taozi sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WhatKit against 5.0 for Taozi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WhatKit ships an update every 2 weeks, Taozi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhatKit | Taozi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatkit-magic-toolbox/id6740233810/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taozi-widgets-and-wallpapers/id6795995170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Impossible Plan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789085346) | [玉杰 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795742922) |

## What reviewers say

### WhatKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatkit-magic-toolbox/id6740233810)

This app offers a collection of practical and playful tools to enhance daily creativity. It includes features like a mirror, adjustable light, white noise generator, and a minimalist clock. Additional kits for focus, hydration reminders, and fun animated eyes are also available.

**Highlights:** Mirror with adjustable light, Focus and hydration reminders, White noise soundscapes, Minimalist desk clock, Digital notepad, Animated eyes for fun selfies

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Card · Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| One Thing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Next Cup | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clock | $2.99 | one-time |
| White Noise | $2.99 | one-time |


### Taozi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taozi-widgets-and-wallpapers/id6795995170)

Personalize your iPhone's Home Screen with a variety of HD wallpapers and minimalist, retro-inspired widgets. Display clocks, calendars, weather, step counts, and battery information with a clean, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** HD wallpapers, Minimalist widgets, Clock, calendar, weather widgets, Step count & battery widgets, Retro and cute styles, Ad-free experience

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taozi Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Taozi Premium — 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Peach Membership — 30 Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Peach Membership — 7 Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Upgrade | $5.00 | one-time |
| Peach Premium — 1 Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Peach Lifetime Membership | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhatKit free?

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

### Is Taozi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WhatKit or Taozi?

WhatKit and Taozi are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do WhatKit or Taozi have ads?

Neither WhatKit nor Taozi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhatKit or Taozi?

WhatKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Taozi every 4 days. Most recently, WhatKit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Taozi on November 10, 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.*