# Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget vs Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget at 55% against Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's 18%. Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget+ Custom HomeScreen has 3.5K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget's written reviews are positive against 18% of Widget+ Custom HomeScreen's.

Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget ships an update every 6 weeks, Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget | Widget+ Custom HomeScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreen-and-homescreen-widget/id1513892101/reviews)** | [4.0 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 323 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 18.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [GOLD FAITH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538881209) |

## What reviewers say

### Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreen-and-homescreen-widget/id1513892101)

Personalize your iPhone's Home and Lock Screens with inspiring quote widgets and practical tools. Access contacts, websites, time, and date at a glance. Customize with your own photos and fonts for a unique look.

**Highlights:** Inspirational quotes widgets, Contact widgets for quick access, Link widgets for favorite websites, Time and Date widgets, Customizable text and backgrounds, Personalize with own photos and fonts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Widgets | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $5.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $11.99 | one-time |


### Widget+ Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-plus-custom-homescreen/id1538881207)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with custom widgets, icons, and wallpapers. Choose from a variety of styles or design your own with adjustable fonts, colors, and backgrounds.  Transform your device with unique themes and useful clock or photo widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets with various styles, Personalize fonts, text color, and backgrounds, Themed packs with wallpapers and icons, Clock and date widgets in multiple sizes, Photo and motivation widgets, Easy step-by-step customization guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget+ Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Monthly Vip | $19.99 | per month |
| Widget+ Yearly Vip | $29.99 | per year |
| Widget+ VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Helpful guidance
- 💡 Lots of good widgets
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Customization issues
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit subscription screen
- Widgets not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More free widgets and themes
- Ability to use own photos
- Cheaper subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget free?

Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widget+ Custom HomeScreen free?

Widget+ Custom HomeScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget is rated higher. Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Widget+ Custom HomeScreen averages 4.0 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen have ads?

Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget shows ads; Widget+ Custom HomeScreen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget or Widget+ Custom HomeScreen?

Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget ships an update every 6 weeks, and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen weekly. Most recently, Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget was updated on October 13, 2026 and Widget+ Custom HomeScreen on October 13, 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.*