PiP Widgets vs AppStack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PiP Widgets
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A versatile collection of widgets designed to work both in full-screen mode and in picture-in-picture on top of other apps. Compatible with all iPhones and iPads in both portrait and landscape orientations, they go beyond the capabilities of the Dynamic Island. Included widgets:β¨ β’ Analog clocks with time zonesβ¨ β’ Compass bar with points of interest β¨β’ Speedometer with distance tracking (coming soon) β¨β’ Digital clock with timer (coming soon) β¨β’ Scrolling news ticker (coming soon) Keep track of time while watching movies or playing full-screen games. See directions and distances to points of interest through the camera view. Monitor your speed while navigating in any maps app. Measure time without leaving a recipe in your browser or notes. Stay updated without ever switching away from other apps. Customize your widgets and combine them with apps in endless configurations β perfectly tailored to your needs. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AppStack
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Your home screen should be a gallery, not a grid of distractions. App Stack turns your widgets into photo launchers. Each one displays a picture you have chosen β tap it to reveal the apps underneath and open them instantly. When you are not using them, they stay hidden behind your favourite photos. No more unlocking your phone and getting pulled into apps you did not mean to open. App Stack lets you launch with intention, not impulse. How it works: - Create a stack and give it a name β Social, Work, Shopping, whatever suits you - Add the apps you use together and pick photos that match - Place the widget on your home screen - Your photo rotates daily; tap the widget to reveal your apps and launch them It works with virtually every app on your phone. In the rare case an app needs a little help, App Stack walks you through a quick one-time setup. Why App Stack: - Daily photo rotation keeps your home screen fresh - Multiple stacks for different parts of your life - Clean, lightweight design with no ads or tracking - No account required β all photos stay on your device - Works with virtually any app Free: 2 stacks, 3 photos, 8 apps per stack. Pro: Up to 1,000 stacks, 100 photos, and unlimited apps per stack. Declutter your home screen. Use your phone on your terms. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appstack-schemes.app-stack.workers.dev/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PiP Widgets at 15.6 against AppStack's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PiP Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AppStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PiP Widgets | AppStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexey Demin | Jean-Marc Lai |
In-app purchases
PiP Widgets
- All Widgets Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Analog Clock$4.99
- Compass Bar$9.99
AppStack
- App Stack Pro$2.99








