# Magic Contact Widgets vs Lock Screen 27

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen 27 at 4.5 against Magic Contact Widgets's 4.0. Lock Screen 27 also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 7) and review sentiment (71% vs 63%). Magic Contact Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Contact Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lock Screen 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen 27 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Magic Contact Widgets's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lock Screen 27's.

Magic Contact Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Contact Widgets | Lock Screen 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-contact-widgets/id1173473119/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077249023) | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Contact Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-contact-widgets/id1173473119)

Quickly connect with your favorite contacts directly from your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Control Center. Organize contacts into custom groups and initiate calls, texts, or video chats with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Home Screen Widgets, Lock Screen Widgets, Control Center Widgets, Smart Contact Organization, Instant Communication, Fully Customizable Widgets, Privacy Focused

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Lock Screen 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233)

Personalize your device's lock screen with custom text, emojis, app shortcuts, and contact links. Access your favorite websites and apps directly from your lock screen. Choose from a variety of icon packs and wallpapers to create a unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom text and emoji, Website and app shortcuts, Contact shortcuts, Icon packs, Wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget & Aesthetic Wallpapers | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 👍 Very good
- 💕 Cute
- 🌟 Unique
- 🔓 Solid App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Too expensive
- 🚫 Useless Application
- 🔒 Free to subscription model
- 🔧 Buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working
- Shortcuts not functioning properly
- Wallpaper selection issues
- Blank icons
- Transition issues when opening shortcuts

**Requested features**

- More aesthetic wallpapers
- Shortcut widgets
- Custom app icons for widgets
- Larger text size
- More than 2 apps per Lock Screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Contact Widgets free?

Magic Contact Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Screen 27 free?

Lock Screen 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Contact Widgets or Lock Screen 27?

Lock Screen 27 is rated higher. Magic Contact Widgets averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Magic Contact Widgets or Lock Screen 27 have ads?

Lock Screen 27 shows ads; Magic Contact Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Contact Widgets or Lock Screen 27?

Magic Contact Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. Most recently, Magic Contact Widgets was updated on November 2, 2026 and Lock Screen 27 on November 5, 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.*