# MagicWidgets vs Calendar for Lockscreen

The clearest difference is rating: MagicWidgets at 4.7 against Calendar for Lockscreen's 2.0. MagicWidgets also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). Calendar for Lockscreen's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicWidgets sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Calendar for Lockscreen sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MagicWidgets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicWidgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of MagicWidgets's written reviews are positive against 0% of Calendar for Lockscreen's.

MagicWidgets ships an update fortnightly, Calendar for Lockscreen every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicWidgets | Calendar for Lockscreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicwidgets-photo-widgets/id1533414094/reviews)** | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-for-lockscreen/id1598823893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 265 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DXPLORER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503310198) | [Justin Heintz](https://appshunter.io/developer/593909443) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicWidgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicwidgets-photo-widgets/id1533414094)

Personalize your device's lock and home screens with custom widgets. Add photos, text, clocks, calendars, and countdowns for important events. Choose from various styles and fonts to make your screen unique and functional.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets for iOS 16, Home screen customization, Photo and text widgets, Clock and calendar styles, Countdown timers for events, Customizable fonts and colors, Image upload from local album

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagicWidgets Promotion | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| MagicWidgets Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌴 Customizable home screen
- 🎨 Variety of widget designs
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Confusing navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not saving properly
- App crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with older OS versions

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to import custom images
- Improved widget customization
- Reduced ads or ad-free version


### Calendar for Lockscreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calendar-for-lockscreen/id1598823893)

Enhance your iPhone's lock screen with customizable calendar widgets and countdown timers. Choose from multiple styles, fonts, and track unlimited events. Premium features include iCloud sync and additional fonts.

**Highlights:** 6 widget styles, Unlimited custom events, 50+ font options, Quick select holidays, iCloud sync (premium), Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calendar Lockscreen Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicWidgets free?

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

### Is Calendar for Lockscreen free?

Calendar for Lockscreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MagicWidgets or Calendar for Lockscreen?

MagicWidgets is rated higher. MagicWidgets averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Calendar for Lockscreen averages 2.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MagicWidgets or Calendar for Lockscreen have ads?

Calendar for Lockscreen shows ads; MagicWidgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, MagicWidgets or Calendar for Lockscreen?

MagicWidgets ships an update fortnightly, and Calendar for Lockscreen every 4 months. Most recently, MagicWidgets was updated on October 20, 2026 and Calendar for Lockscreen 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.*