# Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget vs Cape

The clearest difference is ads: Cape at none against Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget's shown. Cape also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 322) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget against 4.6 for Cape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cape has 15K ratings behind it against 322, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget's written reviews are positive against 58% of Cape's.

Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget ships an update every 6 weeks, Cape every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget | Cape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreen-and-homescreen-widget/id1513892101/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 322 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [Air Matters Network Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/477700083) |

## 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 |


### Cape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615)

This app helps you regain focus by pausing excessive app usage and restoring access later. It's designed to reduce distractions, curb impulsive app openings, and promote healthier digital habits, especially for those with attention challenges.

**Highlights:** Set daily screen time limits, Schedule app breaks, Customize pause screen, On-demand access control, Automate access with zones and schedules, Receive notifications and reports

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cape Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Cape Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic and no subscription
- 🔒 Great for increasing security
- 👍 One-time purchase for pro version
- 👍 Completely hides apps for free
- 🔒 Provides good privacy and security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and lag
- 🐛 App freezes on password screen
- 🐛 Widgets not working after update
- 🐛 Apps not disappearing properly
- 🐛 Restoring shortcut doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on password screen
- Widgets not working after update
- Restoring shortcut doesn't work
- Apps not disappearing properly
- Hiding apps doesn't always work

**Requested features**

- More functional incognito note app
- Unlimited app groups
- Free incognito passcode option
- Ability to hide battery statistics
- Option to hide the Cloak app itself


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget free?

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

### Is Cape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget or Cape?

Cape is rated higher. Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while Cape averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget or Cape have ads?

Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget shows ads; Cape does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget or Cape?

Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cape every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lockscreen & Homescreen Widget was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cape on October 28, 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.*