# Widgetsmith vs Lock Screen 27

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Widgetsmith at 773K against Lock Screen 27's 7.8K. Widgetsmith also leads on chart position (#35 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Widgetsmith against 4.5 for Lock Screen 27. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetsmith has 773K ratings behind it against 7.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Widgetsmith's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lock Screen 27's.

Widgetsmith ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetsmith | Lock Screen 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (773K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **773K** | 7.8K |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Productivity, #124 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Personalize your device with highly customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Showcase photos, track events, display weather, and launch apps directly from your widgets. Includes a wallpaper library and tools for theming.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Home and lock screen personalization, Photo display, Event countdowns, Weather forecasts, App launching widgets, Theming tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Allows for aesthetic home screen design
- 🤩 Great for organizing and personalizing
- 🥰 Helpful for improving phone appearance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets turning grey or not working
- 🤔 Inability to remove 'Widgetsmith' label
- 🤨 Limited customization options for free users
- 😕 Inconsistent widget behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets randomly turning grey or blank
- Calendar and time widgets not updating correctly
- App crashing or not opening
- Issues with photo widgets not displaying images

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose specific photos for widgets
- Option to adjust photo rotation interval
- Custom color selection tool
- Customizable widget labels
- Transparent widget backgrounds


### 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 Widgetsmith free?

Widgetsmith 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, Widgetsmith or Lock Screen 27?

Widgetsmith is rated higher. Widgetsmith averages 4.6 out of 5 from 773K ratings, while Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Widgetsmith or Lock Screen 27 have ads?

Both Widgetsmith and Lock Screen 27 show ads.

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

Widgetsmith ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. Most recently, Widgetsmith was updated on October 17, 2026 and Lock Screen 27 on October 16, 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.*