KakuchiThe short version
WidgetAI covers iPhone and iPad as well as the Mac. Kakuchi is Mac only, and goes further on the Mac: the notch, the menu bar, the lock screen, keep on top, and 50+ ready-made widgets.
Pick WidgetAI if you want widgets on your iPhone too and don't want to deal with an AI key.
WidgetAI is an app for iPhone, iPad and Mac where you describe a widget and AI builds it. Its own headline: “Build any widget. Just by asking.”
Side by side
| Feature | Kakuchi | WidgetAI |
|---|---|---|
| Build a widget by describing it | Yes | Yes |
| Which AI | Yours: Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, OpenRouter, Ollama, LM Studio or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint | Its own service |
| Limits | Whatever your provider allows; unlimited with a local model | Free: 1 widget, 10 AI edits a month |
| Ready-made widgets | 50+ | Not stated |
| Where widgets go on a Mac | Desktop, notch, menu bar, lock screen | Not stated beyond widgets |
| iPhone and iPad | No | Yes |
| Use from Claude and other tools (MCP) | Yes | Not stated |
| Price | $14.99 one-time at launch (regular $24) | Free tier; Pro is a subscription (price not listed on its site) |
Checked October 2026 from getwidgetai.com. “Not stated” means we couldn’t find it on their pages, not that it’s missing. Products change, so check before you decide. Kakuchi isn’t affiliated with WidgetAI.
Choose WidgetAI if
- You want the same widgets on your iPhone and iPad.
- You don't have, and don't want, an AI key.
Choose Kakuchi if
- You want to choose the AI, or keep everything on your Mac with a local model.
- You'd rather pay once than subscribe.
- You want widgets in the notch, menu bar and lock screen, and on top of full-screen apps.
- You want Claude, Cursor or another MCP tool to build widgets for you.
Questions
- Do I need an AI key for Kakuchi?
- Only for the widget builder. The 50+ built-in widgets work without one. For the builder you can use a key you already have, or a free local model through Ollama or LM Studio.