# Widget Station vs Lock Screen 27

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen 27 at 4.5 against Widget Station's 3.3. Lock Screen 27 also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Widget Station's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Widget Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lock Screen 27 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Widget Station's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lock Screen 27's.

Widget Station ships an update every 2 months, Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Station | Lock Screen 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-station/id1533053993/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346991351) | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-station/id1533053993)

Enhance your device's home screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Choose from calendar, time, and image-based designs to add both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

**Highlights:** 20+ built-in widgets, Calendar widget, Time & Color widget, Time & Image widget, Customizable widget selection, Home screen beautification

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Widget Station free?

Widget Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lock Screen 27 free?

Lock Screen 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget Station or Lock Screen 27?

Lock Screen 27 is rated higher. Widget Station averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Widget Station or Lock Screen 27 have ads?

Lock Screen 27 shows ads; Widget Station does not.

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

Widget Station ships an update every 2 months, and Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. Most recently, Widget Station was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lock Screen 27 on October 21, 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.*