Simple Text Widget vs WhatTheBug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Text Widget
Add important notes, goals, or to-do lists directly to your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Keep crucial information visible at a glance with customizable widgets for daily reminders or motivational quotes.
- Add notes to Lock Screen
- Add notes to Home Screen
- Customizable widgets
- Instant updates
- Keep info visible
- Personalize screen
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Never Forget What Matters! Easily add important notes, goals, or to-do lists to your Lock Screen or Home Screen with customizable widgets. Whether it’s a daily reminder, a motivational quote, or a task list, keep it right where you’ll see it! Quick & Easy – Just tap the widget to update instantly. Stay Organized – Keep important info always visible. Personalize Your Screen – Make your reminders stand out. Download now and make your Lock Screen & Home Screen work for you!
WhatTheBug
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Ever spotted a creepy crawly and wondered: Is this thing dangerous? WhatTheBug has you covered. Simply take a photo of any insect, spider, or other bug — and WhatTheBug instantly identifies it, tells you whether it poses a threat, and shows you the best ways to eliminate or avoid it. What WhatTheBug can do: • Identify hundreds of common bugs, insects, and spiders • Tell you if the bug is dangerous, venomous, or harmless • Provide clear, actionable advice on how to eliminate or repel it • Works indoors and outdoors — from your home to your garden • Fast results powered by AI — no entomology degree required Perfect for: Homeowners dealing with infestations, hikers and campers, parents worried about their kids, or anyone who just wants to know what's crawling on their wall. No more Googling "is this spider deadly" at 2am. WhatTheBug gives you the answer in seconds. Download WhatTheBug and never be caught off guard by a mystery bug again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Text Widget at none against WhatTheBug's 2. Simple Text Widget also leads on iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. WhatTheBug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Text Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Text Widget | WhatTheBug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (651 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 651 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CeylonLabs Technologies Pvt Ltd | Tomas Hustoles |
In-app purchases
Simple Text Widget
No in-app purchases
WhatTheBug
- WhatTheBug Pro$2.991 Month
- Unlock This Bug$0.99
Questions
Is Simple Text Widget free?
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Do Simple Text Widget or WhatTheBug have ads?
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