Minna Apps vs Widget Catalog for WidgetKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minna Apps
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wonder when that developer started making apps? "Minna Apps" is a service that visualizes and shares the App Store history of individual developers in a timeline format. [How to use it] - Simply enter the developer's name, and a list of apps they've released so far will appear in a timeline. - See the development history at a glance, from their first release to their latest. - Share the timeline on X to support the developer. 【Main Features】 ▶ Timeline Generation Simply search for the developer's name to automatically retrieve the app history from the App Store. It instantly generates a timeline sorted by release date. ▶ App List Filter all registered apps by "New Releases," "Highly Rated," and "Category." You can quickly find apps that interest you. ▶ Likes & Bookmarks You can "like" your favorite developers' timelines, or bookmark them to revisit later. ▶ X Account Linking (Optional) Linking your X account will display your profile picture on the timeline. Linking is optional. You can use all features without registering or linking. ▶ Sharing Function Share your timeline on X to spread the developer's journey. Posts will be tagged with #Everyone'sApps and #IndividualDevelopment. [No Account Registration Required] No email address or password is needed. You can start using the app immediately from the day you open it. For those who want to support independent developers, and for developers who want to look back on their app history, please try "Minna Apps."
Widget Catalog for WidgetKit
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Find the WidgetKit API and minimal Swift code you need while building iOS widgets. Browse practical references for timelines, AppIntent widgets, Lock Screen widgets, interactive widgets, Live Activities, Dynamic Island, Control Widgets, reload APIs, and ActivityKit-related setup. What you can do: - Browse WidgetKit, Live Activity, and Control Widget reference entries. - Check each entry's role, setup steps, constraints, supported iOS version, and Apple documentation link. - Review minimal Swift code for common widget patterns. - Try bundled working widgets for Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, and Live Activity behavior. - Use the app without an account, backend, or analytics. Widget Catalog for WidgetKit is a paid app. One App Store purchase includes the complete catalog, every code block, and all runnable samples. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions. This app is an independent developer reference and is not an official Apple product. WidgetKit, ActivityKit, Live Activities, Dynamic Island, and related technology names are Apple technology names used descriptively. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://apps.caen.co.jp/widgetkitcatalog/privacy/ Support: https://apps.caen.co.jp/widgetkitcatalog/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Widget Catalog for WidgetKit at none against Minna Apps's shown. Minna Apps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Minna Apps ships an update every 3 days, Widget Catalog for WidgetKit monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minna Apps | Widget Catalog for WidgetKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAKATO CHIBA | CAEN Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Minna Apps
No in-app purchases
Widget Catalog for WidgetKit
No in-app purchases





