# Widgets. vs Smart Tasks

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Tasks at 4.7 against Widgets.'s 3.4. Smart Tasks also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 44%) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 285). Widgets.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Widgets. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Tasks has 4.5K ratings behind it against 285, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Widgets.'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Smart Tasks's.

Widgets. ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Tasks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets. | Smart Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets/id919787495/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 285 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armand Choy](https://appshunter.io/developer/919787494) | [Francesco Prospato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498137019) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets/id919787495)

Access your favorite social media feeds and essential tools directly from your iPhone's lock screen or while using other apps. This app provides quick access to Twitter, Instagram, a calculator, and a timer, with more widgets planned.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets, In-app widgets, Twitter feed access, Instagram feed access, Calculator widget, Timer widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Instagram widget functionality works well
- 🎯 Useful calculator with calculation history display
- ✨ Innovative widget concept with multiple app integrations
- 👍 Clean and simple app design
- ⚡ Instagram feature generally reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Twitter widget frequently crashes and fails to load
- ❌ App lacks modern social media apps (TikTok, Discord, Pinterest)
- 🔧 Poor app stability and frequent crashes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and devices
- 😤 Misleading App Store presentation vs actual functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Twitter widget fails to load or shows 'unable to load' error
- App crashes when opening calculator or Instagram
- Twitter login setup causes app to crash or close
- Instagram login authentication errors
- Twitter widget not loading on iPhone 6 Plus specifically

**Requested features**

- Add TikTok widget
- Add Pinterest widget
- Add Discord widget
- Add Facebook widget
- Add YouTube widget


### Smart Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730)

This app helps you organize tasks, reminders, and daily checklists with a clean, interactive layout. Plan your week, manage deadlines, and stay productive with features like color-coding, widgets, and Apple device integration.

**Highlights:** Color-coded task organization, Weekly planner view, Home screen widgets, Apple device integration, Apple Watch app, Drag & drop organization, Smart notifications

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Tasks + | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Tasks + | $11.99 | per year |
| Smart Tasks + (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing and customizable
- 🎨 Effective color-coding and categorization
- 🗓️ Helpful widget and calendar integration
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full features
- 📆 Missed tasks automatically pushed to next day
- 🔍 Lack of monthly view for tasks
- 🔀 Issues with task order syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing tasks to reorder or disappear
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Option to display completed tasks
- Ability to delay or snooze tasks
- Integration with more calendar/reminder apps
- Monthly view for tasks
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick task entry


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets. free?

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

### Is Smart Tasks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets. or Smart Tasks?

Smart Tasks is rated higher. Widgets. averages 3.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Smart Tasks averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Widgets. or Smart Tasks have ads?

Neither Widgets. nor Smart Tasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets. or Smart Tasks?

Widgets. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Tasks fortnightly. Most recently, Widgets. was updated on October 6, 2026 and Smart Tasks on October 14, 2026.

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