# jottd vs Widgetsmith

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: jottd at none against Widgetsmith's 4. jottd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Widgetsmith's advantage is chart position (#32 vs unranked). On price 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. jottd asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | jottd | Widgetsmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (773K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **773K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 8 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Chamberlain](https://appshunter.io/developer/925968559) | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) |

## What reviewers say

### jottd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jottd/id925968560)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Widgetsmith

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Productivity, #100 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 jottd free?

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

### Is Widgetsmith free?

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

### Do jottd or Widgetsmith have ads?

Widgetsmith shows ads; jottd does not.

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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.*