# PhotoWidget+ vs Solo Trip

The clearest difference is price: Solo Trip at Free against PhotoWidget+'s $0.99. Solo Trip also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (81% vs 48%). PhotoWidget+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Solo Trip is free to download; PhotoWidget+ costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Solo Trip holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solo Trip has 2.1K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of PhotoWidget+'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Solo Trip's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoWidget+ | Solo Trip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photowidget-plus/id915338375/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-trip/id1456889218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) | [John Palacios](https://appshunter.io/developer/974312661) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoWidget+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photowidget-plus/id915338375)

Display your cherished photos directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Choose from multiple display methods and import photos easily. Includes a photo viewer and camera functionality within the app.

**Highlights:** Add photos to widgets, Three photo display methods, Import photos into the app, Photo viewer with GIF support, In-app photo shooting, Sort and save photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solo Trip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-trip/id1456889218)

This app tracks your distance for various activities like running, walking, biking, and driving. It provides essential metrics such as pace, speed, and distance covered. Detailed driving data can be exported for year-end review.

**Highlights:** Distance tracking, Pace and speed metrics, Run/Walk mode with mile alerts, Bike mode with average speed, Driving mode with exportable data, Kilometer support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking of distance and time
- 💡 Useful map feature showing route
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🐛 Inaccurate split times and distance tracking
- 🐛 Time zone issues with recorded times
- 🐛 Trips not saving properly

**Reported bugs**

- Pause button not working correctly
- Distance tracking issues when pausing/resuming
- Overlapping date and distance display
- Inconsistent GPS tracking accuracy

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually edit/add trips
- Implement iCloud sync for cross-device use
- Add option to name/label individual trips
- Provide more data export options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoWidget+ free?

PhotoWidget+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solo Trip free?

Solo Trip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoWidget+ or Solo Trip?

Solo Trip is rated higher. PhotoWidget+ averages 3.4 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Solo Trip averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do PhotoWidget+ or Solo Trip have ads?

Neither PhotoWidget+ nor Solo Trip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoWidget+ or Solo Trip?

PhotoWidget+ ships an update every 2 months, and Solo Trip every 2 months. Most recently, PhotoWidget+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Solo Trip on October 26, 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.*