# Widgets. vs Widgetsmith

The clearest difference is rating: Widgetsmith at 4.6 against Widgets.'s 3.4. Widgetsmith also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 44%) and ratings volume (773K vs 285). Widgets.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Widgets. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Widgetsmith holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetsmith has 773K 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 72% of Widgetsmith's.

Widgets. ships an update every 3 weeks, Widgetsmith every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets. | Widgetsmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets/id919787495/reviews) | **[4.6 (773K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 285 | **773K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#38** |
| Size | 22 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armand Choy](https://appshunter.io/developer/919787494) | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) |

## 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


### Widgetsmith

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Productivity, #124 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 Widgets. free?

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

### Is Widgetsmith free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets. or Widgetsmith?

Widgetsmith is rated higher. Widgets. averages 3.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Widgetsmith averages 4.6 from 773K ratings.

### Do Widgets. or Widgetsmith have ads?

Widgetsmith shows ads; Widgets. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets. or Widgetsmith?

Widgets. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Widgetsmith every 2 weeks. Most recently, Widgets. was updated on October 6, 2026 and Widgetsmith on October 14, 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.*