Comparison

Widgeto (was API Widgets) vs Dev Notes++

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

Head to head
About

Widgeto (was API Widgets)

Display live data from any API or webhook directly on your home screen using customizable widgets. Visualize information with tables, charts, or text without needing to code. Your data remains private and on your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to any JSON API or webhook
  • Multiple visualization options (tables, charts, text)
  • Automatic background widget refreshing
  • Data transformation using expressions
  • Privacy-focused, no third-party servers
  • Ideal for business metrics, status, and personal trackers
Features
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API Widgets brings live data to your home screen. Connect any webhook or JSON API and display the information that matters most in beautiful, customizable iOS widgets - no coding required. WORKS WITH ANY API If it returns JSON, you can display it. Point a widget at any webhook or REST endpoint and choose how to visualize the response. Works great with automation platforms like n8n, Zapier, Make, and Pipedream, as well as your own backends and public APIs. MULTIPLE VISUALIZATION OPTIONS • Tables - Structured data in clean, readable rows • Pie Charts - Proportions and distributions at a glance • Bar Charts - Compare values across categories • Text - Simple values, messages, or status updates • Two-Column Layout - Side-by-side comparisons ALWAYS UP TO DATE Widgets refresh automatically in the background so your data stays current without lifting a finger. POWERFUL DATA TRANSFORMATION Use expressions to extract and format exactly the fields you need from complex API responses. Drill into nested JSON, format numbers and dates, and shape the output to fit the widget - all without writing code. PRIVACY FOCUSED Your data stays on your device. API Widgets connects directly to your endpoints - no third-party servers, no accounts, no tracking, no data collection. IDEAL USE CASES • Business metrics and KPIs • Server, service, and uptime status • IoT and home automation sensor readings • Stock, crypto, and currency prices • Personal dashboards and trackers • Outputs from automation tools (n8n, Zapier, Make, etc.) • Sports scores, weather, transit, or anything else with an API Get started in minutes: add a widget, paste your endpoint URL, choose a visualization, and your data appears on your home screen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dev Notes++

Features
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Dev Notes++ is your all-in-one companion for tracking app development. Log bugs, features, and ideas. Plan promotions. Manage App Store screenshots. Take rich text notes. See your progress on a Dashboard — all synced across your devices with iCloud. Track Everything Create apps and organize bugs, features, and ideas by version. Mark items as open, in progress, or done. Filter by status, type, and version — filters sync across devices. Quick-add by type with a long press on +. Share from Anywhere Use the system share sheet to send text, links, or images directly into Dev Notes++. Save as a Bug, Feature, Idea, Post, or Notes. URLs show a rich preview card. Share multiple images at once. Your last-used app is remembered. App Store Info Paste a Bundle ID or App Store URL to auto-import your app's icon, description, rating, in-app purchases, genres, and more from any App Store region. Dashboard See your completion rate, bug trends, 7-day activity, and stats at a glance. Filter by date range. Show or hide apps from your stats. Tap any stat card to drill down. Promote Draft social media posts with character counts for X, Threads, Bluesky, and more. Track post status from draft to published. Duplicate posts for quick variations. Screenshots Organize App Store screenshots across 65 locales. Drag to reorder. Tap to edit or view full screen. Rich Notes Write formatted notes with bold, italic, lists, and inline images. Backup & Restore Create full backups. Restore selectively — pick exactly which apps and items to import. Export Export to JSON & Markdown, PDF report, or CSV spreadsheet. Sync iCloud sync across all your devices. Settings, filters, and data stay in sync automatically. Free to Start Track up to 2 apps for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited apps, screenshots, export, global search, and more. Privacy Policy: https://myrcbox.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-dev-notes/ User Agreement: https://myrcbox.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-dev-notes/

Screenshots

Widgeto (was API Widgets)4 screens
Dev Notes++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dev Notes++ at every 2 days against Widgeto (was API Widgets)'s every 10 days. Widgeto (was API Widgets)'s advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 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. Widgeto (was API Widgets) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Dev Notes++ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgeto (was API Widgets) ships an update every 10 days, Dev Notes++ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Widgeto (was API Widgets) versus Dev Notes++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgeto (was API Widgets)Dev Notes++
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamil KujawinskiSylvain Lafrance

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Widgeto (was API Widgets)

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$29.99
3 purchases

Dev Notes++

Subscriptions2
  • Dev Notes - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Dev Notes - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dev Notes - Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Widgeto (was API Widgets) free?
Widgeto (was API Widgets) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dev Notes++ free?
Dev Notes++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Widgeto (was API Widgets) or Dev Notes++ have ads?
Neither Widgeto (was API Widgets) nor Dev Notes++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widgeto (was API Widgets) or Dev Notes++?
Widgeto (was API Widgets) ships an update every 10 days, and Dev Notes++ every 2 days. Most recently, Widgeto (was API Widgets) was updated on October 9, 2026 and Dev Notes++ on September 25, 2026.

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