# Dark Rem vs Lock Screen 27

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen 27 at 4.5 against Dark Rem's 3.3. Lock Screen 27 also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 34) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Dark Rem's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Rem 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Dark Rem's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lock Screen 27's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dark Rem ships an update every 2 months, Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Rem | Lock Screen 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-rem/id1437957717/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kaito Hattori](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327750699) | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Rem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-rem/id1437957717)

A straightforward reminder app that allows for easy creation of alerts. It also offers integration with Slack's reminder system for centralized management.

**Highlights:** Easy reminder creation, Slack reminder integration, Centralized management, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | 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 Dark Rem free?

Dark Rem 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, Dark Rem or Lock Screen 27?

Lock Screen 27 is rated higher. Dark Rem averages 3.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Dark Rem or Lock Screen 27 have ads?

Lock Screen 27 shows ads; Dark Rem does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Rem or Lock Screen 27?

Dark Rem ships an update every 2 months, and Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. Most recently, Dark Rem was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lock Screen 27 on October 25, 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.*