# Gateway vs Lock Screen Widgets App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gateway at free with in-app purchases against Lock Screen Widgets App's subscription. Gateway also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 29%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Lock Screen Widgets App's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 20) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gateway sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lock Screen Widgets App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gateway holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Widgets App has 1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Gateway's written reviews are positive against 29% of Lock Screen Widgets App's.

Gateway ships an update every 6 days, Lock Screen Widgets App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gateway | Lock Screen Widgets App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gateway-mac-remote-and-trackpad/id1502021235/reviews)** | [4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-app/id1536499593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 108 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Momentous Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502021234) | [Yahor Kamisaruk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763008635) |

## What reviewers say

### Gateway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gateway-mac-remote-and-trackpad/id1502021235)

Control your Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Create custom actions to launch applications, files, or perform tasks with a single tap. Manage active applications and even quit them directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Remote Mac control without WiFi limitations, One-tap access to Mac functions, Customizable actions for macOS and apps, Launch multiple items with a single tap, Stream Deck functionality, Organize actions with Spaces, Home screen widgets for actions

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gateway Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Gateway Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| VLC Playback Control | Free | one-time |
| AppleMusic Playback Control | Free | one-time |
| Podcasts Shortcut | Free | one-time |
| Single-Tap Screenshots | $0.99 | one-time |
| Force Quit Shortcuts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spotify | $2.99 | one-time |
| Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Affinity Designer Shortcuts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Easter Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Files + QuickLaunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Life Time | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |


### Lock Screen Widgets App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-app/id1536499593)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with vibrant, informative widgets. Easily add customizable date, time, calendar, and battery percentage displays with colorful backgrounds. Transform your device into a visually appealing and functional dashboard.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Date and time display, Calendar integration, Battery percentage, Colorful backgrounds, Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Gallery - Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Color Widgets | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Themes - Premium 2 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Themes - Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Beautiful
- 💕 Nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paid features
- 🕰️ Not customizable enough
- 🐌 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Time widget stuck on old time
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Allow changing font and colors
- Add 12-hour time format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gateway free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widgets App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gateway or Lock Screen Widgets App?

Gateway is rated higher. Gateway averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets App averages 4.4 from 1K ratings.

### Do Gateway or Lock Screen Widgets App have ads?

Neither Gateway nor Lock Screen Widgets App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gateway or Lock Screen Widgets App?

Gateway ships an update every 6 days, and Lock Screen Widgets App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gateway was updated on October 11, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets App on October 21, 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.*