# Aesthetic Kit vs LockWidget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Aesthetic Kit at free with in-app purchases against LockWidget's subscription. Aesthetic Kit also leads on ratings volume (126K vs 28K). LockWidget's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 25%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aesthetic Kit sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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 Aesthetic Kit against 4.5 for LockWidget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Aesthetic Kit's written reviews are positive against 56% of LockWidget's.

Aesthetic Kit ships an update monthly, LockWidget fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aesthetic Kit | LockWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aesthetic-kit-live-wallpapers/id1533330948/reviews)** | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126K** | 28K |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **55.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | #179 |
| Size | 329 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CELESTIAN GOLDEN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815911753) | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) |

## What reviewers say

### Aesthetic Kit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aesthetic-kit-live-wallpapers/id1533330948)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your device with a vast collection of icons, themes, wallpapers, and widgets. Utilize AI to generate unique designs and create custom app icons and lock screens to reflect your personal style.

**Highlights:** AI-generated wallpapers, Customizable app widgets, Thousands of themes, Live wallpapers and lock screens, Custom app icons, Health app widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aesthetic kit weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Aesthetic widget, icon, theme | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Aesthetic Kit VIP: Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Aesthetic kit VIP - weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Aesthetic kit VIP - weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Aesthetic Kit VIP - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly VIP with trial | $9.99 | per month |
| aesthetic kit: icon & widget | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Aesthetic Kit Premium: Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Black Friday Exclusive 24 | $14.99 | per year |
| Exclusive Deal | $14.99 | per year |
| Aesthetic kit VIP - yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| aesthetic kit: icon & widget | $29.99 | per year |
| Aesthetic kit: icon & widget | $29.99 | per year |
| Aesthetic kit VIP - yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Single theme purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Creation Discounted | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Creation | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable home screens
- 🎨 Variety of aesthetic themes and icons
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features require paid subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with theme installation
- ⏱️ Slow download speeds and long wait times

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working as expected
- Inability to delete or manage custom themes
- Inconsistent behavior when downloading icons

**Requested features**

- More free theme and icon options
- Ability to create and save custom themes
- Better search and organization of available themes
- Improved stability and reliability


### LockWidget

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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 Aesthetic Kit free?

Aesthetic Kit 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, Aesthetic Kit or LockWidget?

Aesthetic Kit is rated higher. Aesthetic Kit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 126K ratings, while LockWidget averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

### Do Aesthetic Kit or LockWidget have ads?

Both Aesthetic Kit and LockWidget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aesthetic Kit or LockWidget?

Aesthetic Kit ships an update monthly, and LockWidget fortnightly. Most recently, Aesthetic Kit was updated on October 28, 2026 and LockWidget on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aesthetic Kit or LockWidget?

Aesthetic Kit currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and LockWidget at #179. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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