# Shortcut for Contacts vs Color Widgets

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Color Widgets at 528K against Shortcut for Contacts's 302. Color Widgets also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 39%) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcut for Contacts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Color Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Shortcut for Contacts against 4.6 for Color Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Widgets has 528K ratings behind it against 302, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Shortcut for Contacts's written reviews are positive against 64% of Color Widgets's.

Shortcut for Contacts ships an update every 5 weeks, Color Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcut for Contacts | Color Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-for-contacts-widget/id945122267/reviews) | **[4.6 (528K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 302 | **528K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#122** |
| Size | 12 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Aplicativos Legais](https://appshunter.io/developer/788313452) | [Digital Charms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415314982) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortcut for Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-for-contacts-widget/id945122267)

Quickly initiate conversations with friends directly from your notification center. Add contact widgets to your screen for instant access to chats, bypassing the need to open individual apps.

**Highlights:** Notification center widgets, Direct conversation initiation, Fast chat access, Customizable contact widgets, Eliminate app navigation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Practical and intuitive
- 💡 Great idea
- 👍 Simple and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🔒 Only 3 contacts allowed in free version
- 💡 Lacks group support
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Doesn't load properly

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't open on iOS 8.3
- Widget doesn't show contact photos
- Shortcuts don't open WhatsApp chats
- App doesn't work after updates

**Requested features**

- Add group support
- Allow more than 3 contacts in free version
- Improve stability and performance
- Provide more customization options


### Color Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets/id1531594277)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Utilities, #159 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Personalize your device's home and lock screens with custom widgets, icon packs, themes, and wallpapers. Choose from thousands of pre-designed options or create your own unique look.

**Highlights:** Unlimited widget customization, Thousands of predesigned widgets, Custom icon packs, 14,000+ themes and wallpapers, Daily new themes, Photo widgets, Health data integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Widgets Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Color Widgets Pro | $21.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Color Widgets Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good customization options
- 🎨 Aesthetic themes and widgets
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many pro features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Widgets not always working correctly
- 🔋 Battery percentage inaccurate
- 🤔 Complicated icon installation process
- 🤔 Difficulty adding multiple widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets displaying incorrect time and battery
- Widgets causing performance issues and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing widgets

**Requested features**

- More free icon and widget options
- Ability to edit font colors and positions
- Option to create custom widgets
- Improved calendar and weather widget support
- Easier way to manage and switch between widgets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcut for Contacts free?

Shortcut for Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Color Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shortcut for Contacts or Color Widgets?

Color Widgets is rated higher. Shortcut for Contacts averages 4.5 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Color Widgets averages 4.6 from 528K ratings.

### Do Shortcut for Contacts or Color Widgets have ads?

Both Shortcut for Contacts and Color Widgets show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shortcut for Contacts or Color Widgets?

Shortcut for Contacts ships an update every 5 weeks, and Color Widgets monthly. Most recently, Shortcut for Contacts was updated on November 1, 2026 and Color Widgets on November 6, 2026.

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