# the hubbub vs WidgetBlocks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: the hubbub at none against WidgetBlocks's 7. the hubbub also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). WidgetBlocks's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetBlocks sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. the hubbub asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for the hubbub against 5.0 for WidgetBlocks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

the hubbub ships an update every 3 weeks, WidgetBlocks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | the hubbub | WidgetBlocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hubbub/id6754046833/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetblocks-widget-builder/id6819093974/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Time For Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464574307) | [Noah Novak](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793658710) |

## What reviewers say

### the hubbub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hubbub/id6754046833)

Transform your device into a beautiful, always-on display for essential information. Get real-time weather, transit times, and a clear clock without needing to interact with your phone. Designed for calm, focused daily awareness.

**Highlights:** Always-on display, Customizable clock, Real-time weather updates, Live transit arrival times, Landscape-first design, No ads or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### WidgetBlocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetblocks-widget-builder/id6819093974)

Create personalized widgets for your device with a wide range of customizable components. Design unique layouts, recolor elements, and resize them to perfectly match your style. Explore various supported components like time, photos, calendar events, and more.

**Highlights:** Create custom widgets, Recolor and resize components, Add time, date, and photos, Integrate calendar events and reminders, Include notes and countdowns, App launcher and music widgets, Weather and health data integration

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WB Purple (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| WB Purple (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Extra Small Tip | $0.49 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $25.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the hubbub free?

the hubbub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WidgetBlocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, the hubbub or WidgetBlocks?

the hubbub and WidgetBlocks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do the hubbub or WidgetBlocks have ads?

Neither the hubbub nor WidgetBlocks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, the hubbub or WidgetBlocks?

the hubbub ships an update every 3 weeks, and WidgetBlocks every 3 days. Most recently, the hubbub was updated on November 5, 2026 and WidgetBlocks on November 13, 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.*