# Photo Widget + Calendar Widget vs Widget Box Interactive Widgets

The clearest difference is ads: Photo Widget + Calendar Widget at none against Widget Box Interactive Widgets's shown. Widget Box Interactive Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 2.1K) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget + Calendar Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widget Box Interactive Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget Box Interactive Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Box Interactive Widgets has 46K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Photo Widget + Calendar Widget's written reviews are positive against 40% of Widget Box Interactive Widgets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget + Calendar Widget | Widget Box Interactive Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-plus-calendar-widget/id906958479/reviews) | **[4.6 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-interactive-widgets/id1527561558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **46K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **39.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 477 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WayDC](https://appshunter.io/developer/467896239) | [FireArc Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658796782) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widget + Calendar Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-plus-calendar-widget/id906958479)

Create personalized widgets for your device's home screen. Easily design and add custom widgets to enhance your device's functionality and appearance. Future widget additions will be provided at no extra cost.

**Highlights:** Create custom widgets, Add widgets to home screen, Personalize device appearance, Future widget updates free

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Forever | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🎨 Variety of design options
- 💡 Potential for more widget types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets not updating correctly
- 🔋 Battery widget not accurate
- 🤔 Limited free options
- 🤯 Confusing instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up on home screen
- Calendar widget displaying incorrect dates
- Clock widget not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- More widget types (weather, health, etc.)
- Ability to rename widgets
- Better instructions and tutorials
- Improved time/date accuracy


### Widget Box Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-interactive-widgets/id1527561558)

This app offers interactive Halloween-themed widgets, icons, themes, wallpapers, and fonts to customize your device. It features a unique StandBy mode widget for iOS 17, playable games directly on your home screen, and a dynamic search widget.

**Highlights:** Interactive Halloween widgets, iOS 17 StandBy Mode widget, Home screen games (Tic Tac Toe, Memory), Customizable fonts, HD wallpapers and themes, Themed icons, Dynamic search widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Widgets, Themes & More | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great customization options
- 👍 Variety of widgets and themes
- 💡 Ability to create custom widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of free features
- 🐛 Widgets not working as expected
- 🔋 Drains battery life

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing or resetting
- Keyboard issues and incompatibility
- Charging widget not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to use own photos/images
- Better widget stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget + Calendar Widget free?

Photo Widget + Calendar Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widget Box Interactive Widgets free?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget + Calendar Widget or Widget Box Interactive Widgets?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Photo Widget + Calendar Widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Widget Box Interactive Widgets averages 4.6 from 46K ratings.

### Do Photo Widget + Calendar Widget or Widget Box Interactive Widgets have ads?

Widget Box Interactive Widgets shows ads; Photo Widget + Calendar Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widget + Calendar Widget or Widget Box Interactive Widgets?

Photo Widget + Calendar Widget ships an update weekly, and Widget Box Interactive Widgets weekly. Most recently, Photo Widget + Calendar Widget was updated on October 24, 2026 and Widget Box Interactive Widgets on October 24, 2026.

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