Comparison

API Widget vs WidgetBee

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

Head to head
About

API Widget

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API Widget lets you display your own JSON data as customizable iOS widgets on your Home Screen. The app works with a data source you provide and presents the information as a clean, read-only widget. Widgets are updated automatically based on the refresh intervals supported by iOS, making API Widget suitable for monitoring metrics, counters, and status values. You can choose from multiple visual themes to match your style and focus on the information that matters most. API Widget does not require user accounts and does not collect personal information. The app is intended for informational and monitoring purposes only.

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WidgetBee

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### App Description **WidgetBee: Build Custom, Dynamic iPhone Widgets Without Code** Transform your Home Screen and Today View into a personalized data dashboard with WidgetBee. Designed for power users, productivity enthusiasts, and aesthetics lovers alike, WidgetBee bridges the gap between raw data and beautiful, highly customizable widgetsβ€”all without writing a single line of code. Whether you want to track daily habits, monitor live data feeds, stay on top of work metrics, or display customized text, WidgetBee gives you full control over how your widgets look, feel, and update. --- ### Key Features #### 1. Powered by Apple Shortcuts * **Limitless Data Potential:** Trigger live, automatic updates using Apple Shortcuts. Feed custom text, dynamic numbers, system statistics, external API data, or personal logs directly into your widgets. * **Flexible Automation:** Set up automated updates that sync seamlessly in the background using native triggers. * **Target Specific Fields:** Update widgets dynamically by targeting specific data rows or using unique row keys within your shortcuts. #### 2. Multi-Data Row Display * **3-Row Multi-Data Layout:** Display up to three distinct rows of information within a single widget to maximize space and utility. * **Custom Topic Headers:** Add dedicated title headers to categorize your data (e.g., "Daily Goals," "System Stats," "Work Dashboard"). * **Granular Formatting Controls:** * Add custom prefixes and suffixes to your raw values (e.g., adding "$", "kg", "Β°C", or custom emoji labels). * Assign fallback/default text to handle missing or null data gracefully. * Adjust text alignment (Left, Center, or Right) for perfect visual harmony. #### 3. Tailored Styling & Themes * **Multiple Theme Options:** Switch between Light, Dark, and Signature Honeycomb themes to fit any aesthetic. * **App Tint Support:** Match your widgets with your system tint and wallpaper color schemes. * **Clean & Modern Canvas:** Built specifically for canvas sizes (`.systemSmall` and `.systemMedium`). * **Optional Timestamps:** Toggle the "Last Updated" timestamp on or off per widget so you always know when your data was last refreshed. --- ### How WidgetBee Works 1. **Create & Design:** Pick your canvas size (`.systemSmall` or `.systemMedium`), select a theme, and set up your topic header. 2. **Configure Rows:** Define up to 3 data rows. Customize row labels, text alignment, and default fallback values. 3. **Connect via Shortcuts:** Use simple, pre-built Apple Shortcuts actions to update your widget rows dynamically whenever events trigger. 4. **Place & Enjoy:** Add WidgetBee to your Home Screen or Today View, link your widget configuration, and enjoy a real-time personalized display. --- ### Privacy First WidgetBee respects your privacy. Your data stays on your device and inside your own Apple Shortcuts environment. No forced accounts, no hidden server tracking, and full transparency. **Take control of your iPhone Home Screen today. Download WidgetBee and build the ultimate custom widget setup!** ### Legal Related Footnote LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy for WidgetBee https://widget-bee-pro.web.app/privacy/ Terms and Conditions for WidgetBee https://widget-bee-pro.web.app/terms/ Support hello@eagletworkshop.com

Screenshots

API Widget3 screens
WidgetBee1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: API Widget at none against WidgetBee's 3. API Widget also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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. WidgetBee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. API Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
API Widget versus WidgetBee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPI WidgetWidgetBee
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValery ShklovskiyEaglet Workshop Limited

In-app purchases

None

API Widget

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WidgetBee

Subscriptions2
  • WidgetBee Plus 1 Month Subscription$9.991 Month
  • WidgetBee Plus 1 Year Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WidgetBee Plus Lifetime$59.99

Questions

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

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