# WidgeTunes vs MusicSmart

WidgeTunes and MusicSmart both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of WidgeTunes's written reviews are positive against 52% of MusicSmart's. MusicSmart's advantage is ratings volume (274 vs 68) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgeTunes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MusicSmart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.3 for WidgeTunes against 4.3 for MusicSmart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 274 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of WidgeTunes's written reviews are positive against 52% of MusicSmart's.

WidgeTunes ships an update every 2 weeks, MusicSmart fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgeTunes | MusicSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetunes-music-widgets/id960088577/reviews)** | [4.3 (274 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsmart-liner-notes/id1512195368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **274** |
| Positive reviews | **62.0% of reviews** | 52.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Georgios Trigonakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/439577899) | [Loop Apps LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352747115) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgeTunes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetunes-music-widgets/id960088577)

Create custom music widgets for your home screen, displaying favorite playlists or albums. Personalize layouts, colors, and artwork for a unique music access experience. Supports multiple widgets and various sizes for extensive music library integration.

**Highlights:** Customizable music widgets, Playlist and album integration, Multiple widget profiles, Widget layout editor, Grid and list layouts, Background color customization, Grayscale artwork option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $5.99 | per year |
| WidgeTunes Pro | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Highly customizable widgets
- 🎵 Easy playlist and album access
- 👍 Intuitive and simple to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Innovative widget concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Forced subscription prompts
- 🚫 Shuffle functionality issues (historically)
- 🖼️ Limited background customization
- 💸 Not entirely free, hidden costs
- 📉 Performance issues (slows down phone)

**Reported bugs**

- Shuffle not working
- Large widgets show blank
- App lost audio controls in v2.0
- Usage is difficult to understand
- App seems broken, "unable to load"

**Requested features**

- Sync widgets via cloud
- Add photo backgrounds for widgets
- Transparent background option for widgets
- Favorite artists option
- Manual and artist search function


### MusicSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musicsmart-liner-notes/id1512195368)

Instantly discover detailed credits for any song, including songwriting, production, and visual information. It's like an IMDb for music, offering deep insights into the creation process. Access liner notes from within the app or by sharing songs from streaming services.

**Highlights:** Instant song credit lookup, Detailed songwriting and composition info, Production and performance credits, Visuals and marketing details, Integration with Apple Music and Spotify, Shazam integration for live music, High-resolution album art

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MusicSmart Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| MusicSmart Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| MusicSmart Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for music credits lovers
- 👍 Fantastic background information
- 👍 Excellent depth of detail
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Essential for Apple Music users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent information quality
- 🐛 Limited data for classical/jazz albums
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iTunes purchases
- 🐛 Crashes when switching tabs
- 🐛 Lacks search and sorting features

**Reported bugs**

- Continuous crashes on certain devices
- Incorrect release dates shown
- Fails to recognize many albums in library

**Requested features**

- Integrate with YouTube Music
- Add lyrics/Genius integration
- Improve formatting for a more aesthetic look
- Allow access to liner notes without adding to library
- Provide musician credits for each track


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgeTunes free?

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

### Is MusicSmart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WidgeTunes or MusicSmart?

WidgeTunes is rated higher. WidgeTunes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while MusicSmart averages 4.3 from 274 ratings.

### Do WidgeTunes or MusicSmart have ads?

Neither WidgeTunes nor MusicSmart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WidgeTunes or MusicSmart?

WidgeTunes ships an update every 2 weeks, and MusicSmart fortnightly. Most recently, WidgeTunes was updated on November 11, 2026 and MusicSmart on November 11, 2026.

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