# WidgeTunes vs QuickPod

The clearest difference is update cadence: WidgeTunes at every 2 weeks against QuickPod's every 3 months. WidgeTunes also leads on ratings volume (68 vs 18). QuickPod's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgeTunes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and QuickPod sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuickPod holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of WidgeTunes's written reviews are positive against 67% of QuickPod's.

WidgeTunes ships an update every 2 weeks, QuickPod every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgeTunes | QuickPod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetunes-music-widgets/id960088577/reviews) | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickpod-music-widgets/id1635623027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Georgios Trigonakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/439577899) | [Vedant Malhotra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121297377) |

## 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


### QuickPod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickpod-music-widgets/id1635623027)

Create and customize music widgets for your home and lock screens. Deep integration with Apple Music and Spotify allows for easy access to your favorite tracks, albums, and playlists. Share your personalized widgets with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Customizable music widgets, Home Screen and Lock Screen integration, Apple Music and Spotify support, Playlist and album widgets, Widget sharing, Advanced customization options (Pro)

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| QuickPod Pro Level 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| QuickPod Pro Level 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| QuickPod Pro Level 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgeTunes free?

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

### Is QuickPod free?

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

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

QuickPod is rated higher. WidgeTunes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while QuickPod averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do WidgeTunes or QuickPod have ads?

Neither WidgeTunes nor QuickPod shows ads.

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

WidgeTunes ships an update every 2 weeks, and QuickPod every 3 months. Most recently, WidgeTunes was updated on November 1, 2026 and QuickPod on November 3, 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.*