Comparison

Next Widget vs Lock Screen Launcher

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

Head to head
About

Next Widget

Create and customize your own widgets for your home screen. Choose from hundreds of pre-built designs or design your own with various art, backgrounds, and colors. New widgets are added weekly.

Highlights
  • Create custom widgets
  • Customize prebuilt widgets
  • Weekly widget updates
  • 500+ prebuilt widget options
  • Widget library
  • Analog and digital clocks
  • Daily quotes and love counters
Features
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◆ Make your own widgets, just the way you like.◆ You can find your favorite Widgets and Customize their art, background image, background color, etc or Create your widget with a wide range of options in Next Widget. also, you can have your own widget library and add them to your home screen. *****We add new widgets every week***** ◆ Main features: * Theme and widget packs (Weekly update) * Chose between 500+ prebuilt widgets (Weekly update) * Customize prebuilt widgets * Create your own widget ◆ Widget types: * Analog clock (60+ Styles) * Digital Clock (12 Styles) * Daily Quotes * Love day counter * Calendar * Countdown * Photo * Notes ◆ Upcoming widgets: * Weather * Social * Music * Sport * Tools ◆ Steps: 1- Choose your widget art between 500+ fantastic widgets 2- Customize your widget background color,image,text,etc. 3- Add your widget to your home screen ----------------------------- ►Notes: 〉Next Widget includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. 〉Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription in the iTunes settings at least 24- hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. 〉Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. 〉Please note: If have any problem with your widgets display after updates, please re-save them. 〉Please note: Please Report to us all translation or functionality problems through the Instagram support page. (link is inside the app) 〉You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. 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.

About

Lock Screen Launcher

Transform your lock screen into a functional app launcher and a canvas for beautiful wallpapers. Access your most-used applications instantly without unlocking your device. Personalize your experience with custom widgets and over 100 curated 4K wallpapers.

Highlights
  • Launch apps directly from lock screen
  • Customize up to 4 app icons
  • Personalize app icons
  • Multiple widget styles
  • 100+ curated 4K wallpapers
  • Supports hundreds of popular apps
Features
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LockView: The Ultimate Lock Screen App Launcher and Panels premium curated wallpapers. Revolutionize your mobile experience with LockView, the app that turns your lock screen into a powerful and minimal app launcher. Access your favorite apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube directly from your lock screen. Discover a stunning collection of over 100 hand-picked 4K wallpapers created by various artists to beautify your lock screen. LockView offers a diverse range of wallpapers to suit every taste and style. Key Features: - Launch apps directly from your lock screen with the lock screen app launcher - Customize up to 4 app icons on your lock screen widget - Personalize app icons with the icon launcher - Choose from various widget styles to enhance your lock screen - Enjoy a curated selection of 100+ 4K wallpapers from different artists - Setting up LockView is a breeze - Supports hundreds of popular apps HOW DOES IT WORK? - Create a widget from your favorite apps - Select widget types - Add your widgets to your lock screen Experience the convenience of launching apps directly from your lock screen while enjoying stunning wallpapers that reflect your unique style. Download LockView now and take control of your lock screen! Terms & Conditions: https://milaapps.com/lockview/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://milaapps.com/lockview/privacy.html

Screenshots

Next Widget4 screens
Lock Screen Launcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lock Screen Launcher at none against Next Widget's shown. Next Widget's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 60%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Next Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Lock Screen Launcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Next Widget against 4.7 for Lock Screen Launcher. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 138 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Next Widget's written reviews are positive against 60% of Lock Screen Launcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Next Widget versus Lock Screen Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext WidgetLock Screen Launcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (77 ratings) — better4.7 (138 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehdi Khajeh PourMila Araz

Customer experience

Next Widget

All ratings68 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.2%

Lock Screen Launcher

All ratings137 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Next Widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Next wallpaper shows 'image not found'
  • App crashes when scrolling
  • Free trial charged immediately
  • Time widget not keeping proper time (resolved)

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free options
  • Fix scrolling bug
  • More widget variety
  • Improve free trial transparency

Lock Screen Launcher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Next Widget

Subscriptions5
  • Three months3 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • One month$4.991 Month
  • Six months$7.996 Months
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  • One year promotion$7.991 Year
  • One year$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Lock Screen Launcher

Subscriptions1
  • Lock Screen Wallpaper Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access to Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Next Widget free?
Next Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Screen Launcher free?
Lock Screen Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next Widget or Lock Screen Launcher?
Next Widget is rated higher. Next Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Lock Screen Launcher averages 4.7 from 138 ratings.
Do Next Widget or Lock Screen Launcher have ads?
Next Widget shows ads; Lock Screen Launcher does not.
Which is updated more often, Next Widget or Lock Screen Launcher?
Next Widget ships an update every 8 days, and Lock Screen Launcher every 8 days. Most recently, Next Widget was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lock Screen Launcher on October 21, 2026.

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