Comparison

Video Widget vs Drawing Clock Widget

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

Head to head
About

Video Widget

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
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Personalise your iPhone like never before with Video Widget – a powerful new way to customise your Home Screen with dynamic videos, GIFs, or Live Photos. Video Widget transforms your Home Screen into a lively, personalised gallery: use your favourite videos and Live Photos from your library, or GIFs from GIPHY. Relive your best moments and showcase your unique style every time you unlock your phone. No more static icons – bring your Home Screen to life with seamless video loops that make your device truly yours. KEY FEATURES • Video & Live Photos: Select any video or Live Photo from your Photos library and turn it into a Home Screen widget within seconds. • GIFs from GIPHY: Browse GIPHY in the app — search, trending feeds, and categories — then add animated GIFs as Home Screen widgets. • Multiple Widgets & Sizes: Supports small, medium, and large widgets. Add multiple video widgets at once to customise each Home Screen page with different videos. • Seamless Looping: Videos, Live Photos, and GIFs play as smooth, endless loops with no choppy restarts – creating a true “live wallpaper” effect on your Home Screen. • Battery-Friendly: Designed for efficiency, Video Widget intelligently optimizes playback to preserve battery life while keeping your widgets dynamic. • Privacy First: Your library videos and photos stay on your device. GIFs you choose are saved locally for your widgets. No sign-up required — your personal memories stay private. USE CASES • Family Memories: Keep your cherished family moments (like baby’s first steps or a fun reunion clip) on your Home Screen to bring a smile with every glance. • Travel Highlights: Revisit stunning travel videos and holiday clips. From beach sunsets to mountain views, relive your adventures throughout the day. • Creative Expression: Add aesthetic flair with artistic video loops – think falling cherry blossoms, a crackling fireplace, or your own creative animations – to match your mood and style. • GIFs & Reactions: Find the perfect GIF on GIPHY — memes, reactions, or aesthetic loops — and keep it on your Home Screen. • Pets & Friends: Never miss an adorable moment! Showcase your pet’s cutest videos or a goofy clip of friends to brighten your day instantly. PRICING & ADS Video Widget is free to download. The full experience requires a Video Widget Pro subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. No ads. We'd rather charge a fair price than compromise the experience. Ready to transform your iPhone experience? Download Video Widget today and create a Home Screen that truly reflects you. Make your iPhone come alive with your memories and creativity – your favourite moments are just a glance away! LEARN MORE • Support: https://videowidget.com/support • Privacy Policy: https://videowidget.com/privacy • Terms of Use: https://videowidget.com/terms

About

Drawing Clock Widget

Features
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Then, add it to your iPhone Home Screen to watch your custom masterpiece tick in real time. ◇ Purely Original, Zero Skills Required Just use your finger or a stylus to sketch your design. No need to be a pro—the beauty is in the imperfections! Even a quick doodle instantly morphs into a charming, stylish timepiece. ◇ Layered Design for Perfect Motion The background, numbers, and hands are split into independent layers. This keeps your drawings from overlapping messy-style, ensuring the hands rotate smoothly and tell time perfectly. ◇ Personalize Your Home Screen Turn your finished artwork into a fully functional Home Screen widget. Watch your favorite characters or doodles come alive as they keep track of your day. ◇ Packed with Ready-to-Use Templates Stuck on ideas? Browse our library of pre-made templates—featuring cozy crayon sketch, chic tile pattern, and adorable cat motif. Use them as inspiration or set them as your widget instantly! 〜 Perfect For 〜 ・Anyone who loves cozy, rustic, and hand-drawn aesthetics. ・Customizing your iOS Home Screen with a personal touch. ・Parents looking to turn their kids’ doodles into a functional keepsake. ・Creating a truly one-of-a-kind widget that nobody else has. 【Important Note】 When drawing the clock hands (hour and minute hands), please point them straight up (toward the 12 o'clock position). This ensures the app can animate the hands and keep time accurately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

Screenshots

Video Widget4 screens
Drawing Clock Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Video Widget at 17.0 against Drawing Clock Widget's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Video Widget sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Drawing Clock Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Video Widget versus Drawing Clock Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo WidgetDrawing Clock Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (540 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings540 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlowUp.comKosei Suzuki

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Video Widget

Subscriptions14
  • Video Widget Pro$1.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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  • Video Widget Pro$3.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Video Widget Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro$4.997 Days
  • Video Widget Pro$19.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro$29.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Video Widget Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Video Widget Pro$24.99
5 purchases

Drawing Clock Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time4
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Treat Me to a Snack$0.99
  • Treat Me to a Sushi Plate$0.99
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  • Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is Video Widget free?
Video Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing Clock Widget free?
Drawing Clock Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Widget or Drawing Clock Widget have ads?
Neither Video Widget nor Drawing Clock Widget shows ads.

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