# Lock Screen HD vs Pimp Your Name

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Screen HD at none against Pimp Your Name's 1. Lock Screen HD also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Pimp Your Name's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 33 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pimp Your Name sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lock Screen HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pimp Your Name holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pimp Your Name has 449 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Lock Screen HD's written reviews are positive against 57% of Pimp Your Name's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lock Screen HD ships an update every 33 months, Pimp Your Name monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen HD | Pimp Your Name |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-hd/id1039729174/reviews) | **[4.5 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimp-your-name/id1317766322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **449** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PPCLINK Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/833424538) | [Marcos Roy](https://appshunter.io/developer/960385542) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-hd/id1039729174)

Design a unique and stylish lock screen using your own photos, exclusive artwork, and designer themes. Easily customize backgrounds and frames with a simple slide gesture. Discover a wide range of categorized wallpapers updated regularly.

**Highlights:** Personalize with own photos, Exclusive art images, Designer themes, Slide to change style, Regular wallpaper updates, Categorized wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pimp Your Name

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pimp-your-name/id1317766322)

Design personalized lock screen wallpapers featuring your name or initials. Choose from over 40 unique designs created by professional artists and set your custom background. Make your phone stand out with a unique lock screen.

**Highlights:** Create personalized name wallpapers, Over 40 unique design options, Preview designs before saving, Save images to camera roll, Set as lock screen background

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Easy customization with name and background selection
- 🎨 Free app with good core functionality
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple process
- 💯 Works well once users understand how to use it
- 🎭 Seasonal/themed wallpapers available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Limited background options (only ~52 available)
- 💰 Requires payment/ads to access premium features
- 🐛 Text rendering issues (wrong names displayed)
- ⏳ App loading and performance problems
- 🎨 Boring and uninspired background designs

**Reported bugs**

- Text rendering displays wrong names (e.g., 'polly' shows as 'rolly')
- App freezes and excessive loading times
- Wallpaper won't set as phone background from settings
- Ad rewards don't work properly to unlock features
- Background selection doesn't cycle to new options properly

**Requested features**

- Add more background options (200+ backgrounds requested)
- Include specific names in database (Carlee, Zoey, etc.)
- Add more font styles and options
- Include popular character themes (Stitch, celebrities)
- Add shape, lighting, and special effects features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen HD free?

Lock Screen HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pimp Your Name free?

Pimp Your Name is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen HD or Pimp Your Name?

Pimp Your Name is rated higher. Lock Screen HD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Pimp Your Name averages 4.5 from 449 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen HD or Pimp Your Name have ads?

Both Lock Screen HD and Pimp Your Name show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen HD or Pimp Your Name?

Lock Screen HD ships an update every 33 months, and Pimp Your Name monthly. Most recently, Lock Screen HD was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pimp Your Name on October 24, 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.*