# Photo Widget vs LockWidget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Photo Widget at free with in-app purchases against LockWidget's subscription. Photo Widget also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 56%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Widget sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LockWidget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Photo Widget against 4.5 for LockWidget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Widget has 168K ratings behind it against 28K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Photo Widget's written reviews are positive against 56% of LockWidget's.

Photo Widget ships an update weekly, LockWidget fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Widget | LockWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-theme-wallpapers/id1530149106/reviews)** | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 28K |
| Positive reviews | **71.6% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | #154 |
| Size | 452 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Photo Widget Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542069599) | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-widget-theme-wallpapers/id1530149106)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily personalize your iPhone and iPad with custom wallpapers, widgets, and app icons. Create unique themes, design DIY wallpapers with AI assistance, and sync your entire Apple ecosystem.

**Highlights:** All-in-One Home & Lock Screen Customization, Stylish and functional widgets, Complete themes with one-tap application, DIY wallpaper creation with AI, iPad and Apple Watch support, Weekly content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| foto for 1 artist | $3.99 | per month |
| foto 1 artist | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| foto for 2 artists | $7.95 | per month |
| foto 2 artists | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| foto for 3 artists | $11.95 | per month |
| foto 3 artists | $14.95 | per month |
| foto for 4 artists | $15.95 | per month |
| foto 4 artists | $19.95 | per month |
| foto for 5 artists | $19.95 | per month |
| foto for 6 artists | $23.90 | per month |
| foto 5 artists | $24.95 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| foto for 7 artists | $27.90 | per month |
| foto for 8 artists | $31.90 | per month |
| foto for 9 artists | $35.90 | per month |
| foto for 10 artists | $39.90 | per month |
| foto for 13 artists | $51.00 | per month |
| foto for 14 artists | $55.00 | per month |
| item purchase - basic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Goods | $0.99 | one-time |
| theme purchase - basic | $1.49 | one-time |
| Basic Goods | $1.69 | one-time |
| Plus Goods | $2.39 | one-time |
| Special Goods | $3.09 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent free app with no in-app purchases
- 🤩 Highly customizable home screen and widgets
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Wide variety of free themes and designs
- 📷 Ability to use own photos for widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search functionality, only by color
- 🔒 Account required to save custom settings
- 🔁 Widgets sometimes display the same photo repeatedly
- 🤯 Confusing process to hide original app icons

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up in list to add to home screen
- Widgets randomly turning black or not loading properly
- App icons disappearing after customization

**Requested features**

- Add a search bar to find themes/widgets by name
- Allow custom naming of widgets
- Implement a dark mode option
- Add more free premium-quality themes and designs
- Improve widget customization options (e.g. cropping, resizing)


### LockWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your device's lock screen with a wide variety of customizable widgets and HD wallpapers. Add dynamic elements like weather, photos, health trackers, and even interactive pixel pets. Create unique themes and launch apps directly from your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Weather and health tracking widgets, Interactive pixel pet widgets, Couple widgets for anniversaries, Live GIF widgets, App launcher widgets, HD lock screen wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Christmas | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Cute and fun widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Widgets not working properly
- 🐛 Inaccurate battery/weather widgets
- 🐛 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not appearing on lock screen
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Redirecting issues when trying to use widgets

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to customize widget placements
- Improve widget stability and accuracy
- Add more nature/minimalist wallpaper options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Widget free?

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

### Is LockWidget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Widget or LockWidget?

Photo Widget is rated higher. Photo Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while LockWidget averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

### Do Photo Widget or LockWidget have ads?

Both Photo Widget and LockWidget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Widget or LockWidget?

Photo Widget ships an update weekly, and LockWidget fortnightly. Most recently, Photo Widget was updated on September 25, 2026 and LockWidget on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Photo Widget or LockWidget?

Photo Widget currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and LockWidget at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*