Comparison

PiP Widgets vs Matrix Widget

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

Head to head
About

PiP Widgets

Features
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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€’ Analog clocks with time zones
 β€’ Compass bar with points of interest 
‒ Speedometer with distance tracking (coming soon) 
‒ Digital clock with timer (coming soon) 
‒ 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/

About

Matrix Widget

Features
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Matrix Widget is a simple customization app for creating a retro-style matrix widget for your iPhone Home Screen. Track your days, preview your widget, and fine-tune the layout so it looks right on your device. The app gives you simple controls for adjusting the widget’s appearance and making it fit your style. Features: β€’ Matrix-style Home Screen widget β€’ Day and month tracking display β€’ Live widget preview β€’ Simple layout controls β€’ Clean, minimal setup Matrix Widget is designed to be lightweight, visual, and easy to use.

Screenshots

PiP Widgets4 screens
Matrix Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matrix Widget at none against PiP Widgets's 3. PiP Widgets's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PiP Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Matrix Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
PiP Widgets versus Matrix Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiP WidgetsMatrix Widget
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey DeminBoaz Burnett

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PiP Widgets

Subscriptions1
  • All Widgets Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Analog Clock$4.99
  • Compass Bar$9.99
None

Matrix Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PiP Widgets free?
PiP Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matrix Widget free?
Matrix Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PiP Widgets or Matrix Widget have ads?
Neither PiP Widgets nor Matrix Widget shows ads.

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