# IfFound vs DIY Widgets

The clearest difference is price: DIY Widgets at Free against IfFound's $0.99. DIY Widgets also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). IfFound's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (38% vs 8%). On ads there is nothing between them.

DIY Widgets is free to download; IfFound costs $0.99 up front. DIY Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. IfFound asks for nothing beyond the download.

DIY Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIY Widgets has 169 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of IfFound's written reviews are positive against 8% of DIY Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IfFound ships an update every 8 months, DIY Widgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IfFound | DIY Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iffound-lock-screen-text/id1291764269/reviews) | **[4.3 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-widgets-color-lock-screen/id6443555781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **169** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 8.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edge Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743642795) | [Mobile Smart Growth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646587126) |

## What reviewers say

### IfFound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iffound-lock-screen-text/id1291764269)

Display a custom message on your phone's lock screen to help it get returned if lost. You can also use it to show any text, like quotes or personal notes, with various customization options.

**Highlights:** Custom 'If found' message, Display any text, Live widget preview, Save multiple configurations, Customize font and icon, Two widget layouts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DIY Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-widgets-color-lock-screen/id6443555781)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of stylish widgets, themes, and fonts. Create your own custom widgets or choose from a vast library of pre-designed options to make your phone unique.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Widget editor, Themed keyboards, Stylish fonts, Charging animations, Photo widgets, Countdown widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Widgets VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgets Lock Screen Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription for VIP | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive ads
- 💥 Frequent crashes
- 😩 Unintuitive interface
- 💸 Paid features required
- 🐌 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Ads appear constantly
- Cannot add icon to home screen
- App is difficult to use
- App takes a long time to load

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Tutorial for adding icons to home screen
- Improve aesthetic appeal of themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IfFound free?

IfFound costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DIY Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IfFound or DIY Widgets?

DIY Widgets is rated higher. IfFound averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while DIY Widgets averages 4.3 from 169 ratings.

### Do IfFound or DIY Widgets have ads?

Neither IfFound nor DIY Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IfFound or DIY Widgets?

IfFound ships an update every 8 months, and DIY Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, IfFound was updated on November 1, 2026 and DIY Widgets on October 30, 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.*