# Screen Label vs Widgets for LockScreen

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Label at 4.5 against Widgets for LockScreen's 4.0. Screen Label also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (85 vs 1). Widgets for LockScreen's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets for LockScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Screen Label asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Label holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Label has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Screen Label's written reviews are positive against 100% of Widgets for LockScreen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Screen Label ships an update every 4 months, Widgets for LockScreen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Label | Widgets for LockScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-label/id1454415262/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-lockscreen/id1628785587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ben Staveley-Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454415261) | [MetaProject, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478508092) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Label

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-label/id1454415262)

Easily add custom messages to your device's Lock Screen or Home Screen. Display contact information, company names, or any other text to personalize your device or aid in recovery if lost. Supports iOS 16+ widgets and older versions via custom wallpaper creation.

**Highlights:** Add messages to Lock Screen, Add messages to Home Screen, Display contact details, Create custom wallpaper, Plain background option, iOS 16+ widget support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Widgets for LockScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-lockscreen/id1628785587)

Enhance your iPhone's lock screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Add app launchers, contact shortcuts, countdowns, clocks, calendars, weather, fitness trackers, financial data, motivational quotes, language learning tools, and system information.

**Highlights:** App Launcher widgets, Contact shortcuts, Event countdowns, Customizable clock styles, Calendar and weather displays, Fitness and financial data, Motivational quotes and language learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Label free?

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

### Is Widgets for LockScreen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Label or Widgets for LockScreen?

Screen Label is rated higher. Screen Label averages 4.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Widgets for LockScreen averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Screen Label or Widgets for LockScreen have ads?

Neither Screen Label nor Widgets for LockScreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Label or Widgets for LockScreen?

Screen Label ships an update every 4 months, and Widgets for LockScreen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Screen Label was updated on September 28, 2026 and Widgets for LockScreen on September 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.*