# MyMTN Congo vs Lock Screen 27

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyMTN Congo at none against Lock Screen 27's 2. MyMTN Congo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Lock Screen 27's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 2). On price, rating and device support 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. MyMTN Congo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MyMTN Congo against 4.5 for Lock Screen 27. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyMTN Congo ships an update every 21 months, Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyMTN Congo | Lock Screen 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymtn-congo/id1535680657/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MTN CONGO SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/973329458) | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) |

## What reviewers say

### MyMTN Congo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymtn-congo/id1535680657)

Manage your mobile account effortlessly. Check balances for credit, data, SMS, and calls instantly. Activate plans and services quickly, and get customer support without visiting an agency. Find nearby branches and manage your account for free.

**Highlights:** Check credit and data balances, Activate internet, SMS, and call plans, Activate services, Contact customer support, Locate nearby agencies, Free usage on MTN network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 MyMTN Congo free?

MyMTN Congo 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, MyMTN Congo or Lock Screen 27?

Lock Screen 27 is rated higher. MyMTN Congo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do MyMTN Congo or Lock Screen 27 have ads?

Lock Screen 27 shows ads; MyMTN Congo does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyMTN Congo or Lock Screen 27?

MyMTN Congo ships an update every 21 months, and Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. Most recently, MyMTN Congo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lock Screen 27 on October 29, 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.*