# PhotoWidget+ vs Waveform Visualizer

The clearest difference is price: Waveform Visualizer at Free against PhotoWidget+'s $0.99. Waveform Visualizer also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). PhotoWidget+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (48% vs 39%). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Waveform Visualizer is free to download; PhotoWidget+ costs $0.99 up front. Waveform Visualizer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PhotoWidget+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Waveform Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 117 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of PhotoWidget+'s written reviews are positive against 39% of Waveform Visualizer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PhotoWidget+ ships an update every 2 months, Waveform Visualizer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoWidget+ | Waveform Visualizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photowidget-plus/id915338375/reviews) | **[4.2 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveform-visualizer-audiom/id1587308997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) | [Samira Sadeghi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808607496) |

## 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


### Waveform Visualizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveform-visualizer-audiom/id1587308997)

Transform your audio into captivating waveform videos for social media. Easily convert voice recordings into visual content with customizable backgrounds, colors, and wave styles. Transcribe your speech to text and make your voice stand out.

**Highlights:** Audio to waveform video conversion, Voice transcribing to text, Customizable wave styles, Background media library, Color customization, Avatar addition (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audiom Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Audiom Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Audiom Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Audiom Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoWidget+ free?

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

### Is Waveform Visualizer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoWidget+ or Waveform Visualizer?

Waveform Visualizer is rated higher. PhotoWidget+ averages 3.4 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Waveform Visualizer averages 4.2 from 117 ratings.

### Do PhotoWidget+ or Waveform Visualizer have ads?

Neither PhotoWidget+ nor Waveform Visualizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoWidget+ or Waveform Visualizer?

PhotoWidget+ ships an update every 2 months, and Waveform Visualizer every 2 weeks. Most recently, PhotoWidget+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Waveform Visualizer on September 22, 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.*