Comparison

Widget Maker vs Control Widget

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

Head to head
About

Widget Maker

Features
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Widget Maker is a paid app. A subscription or the one-time Lifetime unlock is required to use it — there is no free tier and no free trial. You choose your plan on the purchase screen the first time you open the app, and everything below is included from that moment. Give your iPhone a complete makeover. Matching Home Screen themes, real widgets, custom app icons and wallpapers, all in one aesthetic toolkit. Mix and match to build a look that feels like you — pastel, dark, minimal, colorful and more. WHAT YOUR PURCHASE INCLUDES • 3-in-1 theme packs — a coordinated widget set, icon pack and wallpaper in one tap • Real Home & Lock Screen widgets — clock, date, calendar, weather, quotes and photos • Widget Maker — pick a face, color and font, then preview it live before you apply • Colorway editor — build your own palette and push it across widgets, icons and wallpaper • Custom app icon packs to finish the look • A large wallpaper library for Home and Lock Screens, plus import your own photo • Saved Looks — keep every setup you build and switch back with one tap HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app, answer a few quick style questions and choose your plan 2. Browse themes, widgets, icons and wallpapers 3. Tap Apply, then add the Widget Maker widget from your Home Screen 4. Follow the built-in step-by-step guide to install your icon pack PRICING Weekly and yearly plans renew automatically until cancelled. The Lifetime unlock is a single payment that never renews. Prices are shown in your local currency on the purchase screen before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of that period. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. PRIVACY No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Photos you choose stay in the app's own container on your iPhone and are never uploaded. Everything renders on-device. — LEGAL — Terms of Use: https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Support: tphuc.work@gmail.com

About

Control Widget

Features
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Control Widget: Theme & Panels helps you refresh your phone controls with stylish themes, handy shortcuts, and everyday tools in one beautiful place. Create a custom control panel that matches your wallpaper, icons, widgets, and home screen style. Choose from aesthetic, cute, anime-inspired, cartoon-style, glass, neon, gradient, and minimalist themes to make your phone feel more personal. 340+ CONTROL PANEL THEMES Explore hundreds of themed designs for different moods and setups: • Anime-inspired looks • K-pop style themes • Aesthetic and minimalist designs • Cute and playful styles • Cartoon-style visuals • Glass, neon, gradient, and trendy packs From soft and simple to bold and futuristic, switch themes anytime and keep your quick panel in sync with your style. PERSONALIZE YOUR QUICK PANEL Control Widget is made for users who enjoy phone customization but still want a clean, easy layout. Match your custom control panel with your wallpaper, icons, widgets, or overall phone theme, then change the style whenever you want a fresh look. DAILY TOOLS AND SHORTCUTS Access common tools and settings more conveniently: • Adjust brightness and volume • Toggle flashlight • Open Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and wireless settings • Access sound and display settings • Use Do Not Disturb and other useful shortcuts Feature availability may vary by device model and iOS version. WHY CHOOSE CONTROL WIDGET • 340+ custom control panel themes • Stylish designs for different moods and setups • Aesthetic themes that match wallpapers, icons, and widgets • Simple customization for your control panel • Handy shortcuts for everyday features • Easy theme switching with live preview HOW TO USE 1. Browse the theme library 2. Choose a custom control panel theme 3. Preview and interact with your personalized panel 4. Apply your favorite look and enjoy Make your everyday controls feel more personal, useful, and truly yours with Control Widget.

Screenshots

Widget Maker4 screens
Control Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control Widget at none against Widget Maker's 3. Control Widget also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Widget Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Control Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Control Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Widget Maker versus Control Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget MakerControl Widget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamMohamed Laabouli

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Widget Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99
None

Control Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widget Maker free?
Widget Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Control Widget free?
Control Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Widget Maker or Control Widget have ads?
Neither Widget Maker nor Control Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widget Maker or Control Widget?
Widget Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Control Widget weekly. Most recently, Widget Maker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Control Widget on September 26, 2026.

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