# Themify vs Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ at none against Themify's 12. Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Themify's advantage is ratings volume (345K vs 28) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Themify sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Themify against 4.6 for Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Themify has 345K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Themify ships an update fortnightly, Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Themify | Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (345K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themify-widget-and-icon-themes/id1534126062/reviews) | **[4.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-maker/id1644284670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **345K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 242 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [Widgethub Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580202508) |

## What reviewers say

### Themify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themify-widget-and-icon-themes/id1534126062)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #13 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Customize your phone's home and lock screens with a vast collection of icons, themes, wallpapers, and interactive widgets. Personalize your device with unique designs, track activities, and even add digital pets.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Theme Maker, 2000+ Icon Packs, Live and Still Wallpapers, Apple Health Integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Themify Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌺 Aesthetically pleasing themes and designs
- 🔍 Wide variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to customize home screen and icons
- 💻 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features and content locked behind paywall
- 🔗 App icons open through Safari, causing delays and issues
- 🚫 Inability to fully customize icons for all apps
- 🔔 Lack of notification badges on custom icons
- ⏱️ Lengthy process to set up individual icons

**Reported bugs**

- Some themes/widgets not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing icons
- Glitches when switching between themes

**Requested features**

- Search function to find themes/icons easier
- Ability to save custom icon designs
- More free widget and icon options
- Seamless integration with apps without Safari redirect
- Notification badge support for custom icons


### Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-maker/id1644284670)

Create unique and personalized lock screens for your iPhone and iPad. Design custom wallpapers from scratch or use thousands of pre-made templates with powerful editing tools. Enhance your device's look with features like fancy blur, cartoon effects, and pattern creation.

**Highlights:** Wallpaper Creator Studio, Fancy Blur effects, Facetoon cartoonizer, Pattern wallpaper maker, iOS 16 lock screen features, Customizable stickers and shapes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Themify free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ free?

Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Themify or Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎?

Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ is rated higher. Themify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 345K ratings, while Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ averages 4.6 from 28 ratings.

### Do Themify or Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ have ads?

Neither Themify nor Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Themify or Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎?

Themify ships an update fortnightly, and Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ every 10 days. Most recently, Themify was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lock Screen Maker‏‏‎ on October 6, 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.*