Microsoft MakeCode Arcade vs Widgetsmith

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Description: Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a free, open-source web-based platform that allows users to create retro arcade games using block coding. It features Sprite Editor, sound effects, music, overlays and hundreds of game examples to remix.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Widgetsmith

Description: Widgetsmith is a powerful yet user-friendly widget and home screen customization app for iOS. It allows you to fully customize your iPhone and iPad home screens with custom widgets, icons, backgrounds, and more.

Type: software

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade Features

• Block coding interface
• Sprite editor
• Sound effects
• Music
• Hundreds of game examples
• Remixable games
• Multiplayer support
• Works on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers

Widgetsmith Features

• Create custom widgets with photos, text, dates, reminders, weather, and more
• 1000+ widget templates to choose from
• Fully customize widget colors, fonts, sizes, etc
• Add custom app icons, wallpapers, and themes
• Works with iOS 14 and 15 home screen widgets
• iCloud sync to sync widget settings across devices
• Widget stacking to layer multiple widgets in one space
• Support for different widget sizes like small, medium, large

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

• Open Source

Widgetsmith

• Not listed