Comparison

Widgets by Widgetbot vs Lock Screen Widgets Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widgets by Widgetbot

Personalize your device with custom widgets. Add photos, change fonts, and create unique color schemes to make your home screen stand out. Explore extensive customization options to express your style.

Highlights
  • Create custom widgets
  • Add photos to widgets
  • Edit widget fonts
  • Design custom color schemes
  • Unlimited use with Pro
  • Ad-free experience with Pro
Features
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Create and customize your own widgets. Add photos to your widgets, edit their font, create your own color-scheme, and so much more. Note: The free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. PRO FEATURES: • All Air Apps • Unlimited use • 100% Ad-free • All features Choose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: 1-week Subscription - USD4.99 1-month Subscription - USD9.99 1-year Subscription - USD69.99 Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of each current subscription period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airappsco Twitter: https://twitter.com/airappsco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airappsco Privacy Policy: https://airapps.co/privacy Terms Of Use: https://airapps.co/terms Support: support@airapps.co

About

Lock Screen Widgets Live

Enhance your lock screen with customizable widgets. Track steps with a pedometer, view your calendar at a glance, and launch your favorite apps directly from your lock screen. Personalize your device for quick access to essential information and tools.

Highlights
  • Pedometer with steps, objective, and distance
  • Mini calendar with today highlighted
  • Direct app launching from lock screen
  • Live Activity support for app dock
  • Customizable lock screen widgets
Features
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Keep favorite apps and everyday information within reach. Build a Lock Screen that works for you with app shortcuts, a calendar, a pedometer and an event countdown. App Launcher — your favorites together • Collect favorite apps and tap to open them. • Touch and hold icons to reorder them, or remove apps you no longer need. • Browse the catalog or search the App Store. Set up personal launchers with a named Apple Shortcut or a supported app URL. App Dock — up to 10 apps on your Lock Screen • Show app shortcuts as a Live Activity, with Dynamic Island access on supported iPhones. • Show or hide app names, choose grayscale icons and adjust padding. • Choose system, translucent or solid backgrounds and adjust background opacity. • Reorder or remove apps in either the Launcher or App Dock preview. Tap Update App Dock to apply changes to your running Dock. Lock Screen launcher widgets • Add circular or rectangular app shortcuts. • On iOS 17 or later, choose a default app from inside the app, or select a different app for each widget in the Lock Screen editor. • On iOS 16, use the existing individual app shortcut widgets. Calendar — today and the weeks around it • See today's weekday and date in a circular widget. • Choose 3 or 4 rows for the rectangular calendar. • Pick the row containing today to show more of the past or upcoming weeks. • Settings save automatically, with a preview as you make changes. Pedometer — follow your daily movement • Check steps, progress toward your goal and distance. • Set a daily step goal and choose kilometers or miles. • Refresh in the app and check the last update time. On iOS 17 or later, you can also tap the pedometer widget to refresh. Countdown — keep important dates in sight • Save an event name and date, then see the days remaining or elapsed in a widget. • Use it for anniversaries, trips or other dates you want to remember. Illustrated help, inside the app Find visual instructions for adding widgets and using each feature. Search the guides even offline. The app supports 12 languages. Good to know • Steps require Motion & Fitness permission. iOS controls when widgets refresh automatically. • App Store search does not identify installed apps. Launch support varies by app, and opening may pass through this app or Shortcuts. • A Dock session can stay active for up to 8 hours and remain on the Lock Screen for up to 4 more hours. It may end sooner. Optional renewal works while this app is open; start the Dock again if it ends.

Screenshots

Widgets by Widgetbot4 screens
Lock Screen Widgets Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen Widgets Live at 4.8 against Widgets by Widgetbot's 3.8. Lock Screen Widgets Live also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 50%). Widgets by Widgetbot's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Widgets by Widgetbot sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen Widgets Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lock Screen Widgets Live holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 146 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Widgets by Widgetbot's written reviews are positive against 84% of Lock Screen Widgets Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widgets by Widgetbot ships an update every 5 weeks, Lock Screen Widgets Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Widgets by Widgetbot versus Lock Screen Widgets Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgets by WidgetbotLock Screen Widgets Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (51 ratings)4.8 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAir Apps SystemsMonocraft

Customer experience

Widgets by Widgetbot

All ratings51 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Lock Screen Widgets Live

All ratings146 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Widgets by Widgetbot

Subscriptions12
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Air Apps One - 1 Week$9.997 Days
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • Air Apps Pro - 1 Year3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Air Apps One - 1 Year$69.991 Year
  • Air Apps One - 1 Month$199.991 Month
2 purchases

Lock Screen Widgets Live

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Widgets by Widgetbot free?
Widgets by Widgetbot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Screen Widgets Live free?
Lock Screen Widgets Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widgets by Widgetbot or Lock Screen Widgets Live?
Lock Screen Widgets Live is rated higher. Widgets by Widgetbot averages 3.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets Live averages 4.8 from 146 ratings.
Do Widgets by Widgetbot or Lock Screen Widgets Live have ads?
Widgets by Widgetbot shows ads; Lock Screen Widgets Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Widgets by Widgetbot or Lock Screen Widgets Live?
Widgets by Widgetbot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lock Screen Widgets Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, Widgets by Widgetbot was updated on September 26, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets Live on September 19, 2026.

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