# Launcher with Multiple Widgets vs Widgetsmith

The clearest difference is ads: Launcher with Multiple Widgets at none against Widgetsmith's shown. Widgetsmith's advantage is ratings volume (772K vs 3.4K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Launcher with Multiple Widgets sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Launcher with Multiple Widgets against 4.6 for Widgetsmith. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetsmith has 772K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 72% positive.

Launcher with Multiple Widgets ships an update every 2 months, Widgetsmith fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launcher with Multiple Widgets | Widgetsmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launcher-with-multiple-widgets/id905099592/reviews) | **[4.6 (772K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **772K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 115 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cromulent Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/769433054) | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) |

## What reviewers say

### Launcher with Multiple Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launcher-with-multiple-widgets/id905099592)

This app allows extensive customization of your iPhone and iPad home and lock screens with powerful widgets. Access contacts, websites, apps, and perform actions with a single tap. Premium features offer dynamic icon changes, advanced organization, and unlimited widget creation.

**Highlights:** Customizable home and lock screen widgets, One-tap app launching, Contact shortcuts (call, message, email), Website and location shortcuts, Shortcut app integration, Dynamic widget icons (premium), Folders for organization (premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launcher Premium Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Launcher Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Buy Greg a Song | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Multiple Widgets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Multiple Widgets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Discounted | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Greg a Beer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Greg Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $14.99 | one-time |
| Launcher Premium Onetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Widgetsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Productivity, #84 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Personalize your device with highly customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Showcase photos, track events, display weather, and launch apps directly from your widgets. Includes a wallpaper library and tools for theming.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Home and lock screen personalization, Photo display, Event countdowns, Weather forecasts, App launching widgets, Theming tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Allows for aesthetic home screen design
- 🤩 Great for organizing and personalizing
- 🥰 Helpful for improving phone appearance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets turning grey or not working
- 🤔 Inability to remove 'Widgetsmith' label
- 🤨 Limited customization options for free users
- 😕 Inconsistent widget behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets randomly turning grey or blank
- Calendar and time widgets not updating correctly
- App crashing or not opening
- Issues with photo widgets not displaying images

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose specific photos for widgets
- Option to adjust photo rotation interval
- Custom color selection tool
- Customizable widget labels
- Transparent widget backgrounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launcher with Multiple Widgets free?

Launcher with Multiple Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widgetsmith free?

Widgetsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Launcher with Multiple Widgets or Widgetsmith?

Widgetsmith is rated higher. Launcher with Multiple Widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Widgetsmith averages 4.6 from 772K ratings.

### Do Launcher with Multiple Widgets or Widgetsmith have ads?

Widgetsmith shows ads; Launcher with Multiple Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Launcher with Multiple Widgets or Widgetsmith?

Launcher with Multiple Widgets ships an update every 2 months, and Widgetsmith fortnightly. Most recently, Launcher with Multiple Widgets was updated on September 24, 2026 and Widgetsmith on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*