Comparison

Widget Maker vs notes and bugs

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

notes and bugs

A digital space to capture ideas and organize thoughts on a customizable canvas. Decorate your notes with charming bug companions, stickers, and various elements to create a comforting and magical personal corner.

Highlights
  • Create and edit notes
  • Free rearrangement on canvas
  • Decorate with stickers and tape
  • Add bug companions
  • Personalize with backgrounds
  • Local storage
Features
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Welcome to notes and bugs, your cozy little space. Capture ideas, write quotes, and organize your notes on a customizable canvas filled with tiny bug companions and charming decorations. Features: • Create and edit notes anytime. • Rearrange everything freely on your canvas. • Decorate your space with stickers, washi tape, and stamps. • Invite adorable bug companions to wander around your creations. • Add tiny houses to make your canvas feel even more alive. • Personalize your experience with different backgrounds and styles. • Keep your notes stored locally on your device. Whether you're planning your day, collecting inspiration, or simply creating a comforting little corner for your thoughts, notes and bugs is here to make it feel a little more magical. Create a space that feels uniquely yours.

Screenshots

Widget Maker4 screens
notes and bugs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: notes and bugs at none against Widget Maker's 3. notes and bugs also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Widget Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. notes and bugs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, notes and bugs weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Widget Maker versus notes and bugs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget Makernotes and bugs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamZulmy Linda Loo Cordova

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Widget Maker

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

notes and bugs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Widget Maker free?
Widget Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is notes and bugs free?
notes and bugs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Widget Maker or notes and bugs have ads?
Neither Widget Maker nor notes and bugs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widget Maker or notes and bugs?
Widget Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and notes and bugs weekly. Most recently, Widget Maker was updated on October 6, 2026 and notes and bugs on October 5, 2026.

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