SheetWidget vs WidgetBee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SheetWidget
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Turn Google Sheets into widgets for your iPhone Home Screen and Lock Screen. Check budgets, work shifts, schedules, sales, stock and project progress without opening your spreadsheet. Sheet Widget displays the cell ranges you choose, preserving borders, background and text colors, bold text and merged cells. HOME SCREEN Choose small, medium, large or extra-large widgets. Display tables, formula results and images from supported IMAGE formulas. Available sizes depend on your device and iOS version. LOCK SCREEN β’ Above the clock: show a single cell, such as your next appointment. β’ Circular: show one cell, with a gauge for percentage values. β’ Rectangular: display a table from your selected range. Create configurations in the app and choose which one each widget displays. Multiple configurations require Pro. NO PUBLIC SHARING REQUIRED Keep your spreadsheet private. You do not need to publish it to the web, create a sharing link or write scripts. Sign in with Google, select a spreadsheet and sheet, choose your cells or range, then add a widget. Tap a widget to open the spreadsheet or app. FREE FEATURES β’ One Home Screen configuration and one Lock Screen configuration. β’ Tables with borders, colors, bold text and merged cells. β’ Preserve cell proportions. β’ Formula results and supported IMAGE pictures. β’ Automatic updates and tap-to-open actions. MORE WITH PRO β’ Unlimited widget configurations. β’ Supported line, bar, pie and other charts. β’ Notifications when values, formatting or borders change in the displayed range. β’ Switch between multiple Google accounts. β’ Copy a tapped cellβs value, then open your chosen destination. β’ Nine theme colors plus custom colors. β’ Nine background presets plus custom RGB colors. β’ Request fresh data with the refresh button. β’ Hide the Sheet Widget watermark. β’ Show or hide the header and footer. Choose a monthly, yearly or lifetime plan. Eligible customers can try the yearly plan free for 7 days. Prices and trial eligibility are shown on the purchase screen. PRIVACY We do not use our own server to store your sheet contents. Authentication credentials are protected on your device using Keychain. No ads or tracking. UPDATES AND NOTIFICATIONS iOS manages automatic widget updates, so refresh intervals vary. Changes and notifications may take time to appear. Real-time updates are not guaranteed. Keep the spreadsheet you check every day where you can see it at a glance. Terms: https://sheetwidget.com/terms/ Privacy: https://sheetwidget.com/privacy/ Support: sheetwidget@gmail.com
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 widgetsβall 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SheetWidget at 17.0 against WidgetBee's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. SheetWidget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and WidgetBee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SheetWidget | WidgetBee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuki Kuraya | Eaglet Workshop Limited |
In-app purchases
SheetWidget
- Sheet Widget Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Sheet Widget Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Sheet Widget Pro (Lifetime)$59.99
WidgetBee
- WidgetBee Plus 1 Month Subscription$9.991 Month
- WidgetBee Plus 1 Year Subscription$14.991 Year
- WidgetBee Plus Lifetime$59.99









