# Lock Screen Widgets App vs LockInNote

The clearest difference is rating: LockInNote at 5.0 against Lock Screen Widgets App's 4.4. LockInNote also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). Lock Screen Widgets App's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen Widgets App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LockInNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockInNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Widgets App has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lock Screen Widgets App ships an update every 3 weeks, LockInNote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Widgets App | LockInNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-app/id1536499593/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 302 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yahor Kamisaruk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763008635) | [Ryo Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347562710) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen Widgets App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-app/id1536499593)

Personalize your iPhone's home screen with vibrant, informative widgets. Easily add customizable date, time, calendar, and battery percentage displays with colorful backgrounds. Transform your device into a visually appealing and functional dashboard.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Date and time display, Calendar integration, Battery percentage, Colorful backgrounds, Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Gallery - Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Color Widgets | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Themes - Premium 2 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Themes - Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Beautiful
- 💕 Nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paid features
- 🕰️ Not customizable enough
- 🐌 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Time widget stuck on old time
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Allow changing font and colors
- Add 12-hour time format


### LockInNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockinnote-note-for-widget/id1644879340)

Quickly jot down notes directly on your home screen or lock screen widgets. Customize the appearance of your notes with various font and design options. Sync across devices using iCloud and link to other apps with URL schemes.

**Highlights:** Widget note-taking, Customizable font and design, iCloud sync, URL scheme actions, Share sheets, Multi-platform support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD Free  (iOS, macOS) | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Widgets App free?

Lock Screen Widgets App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LockInNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen Widgets App or LockInNote?

LockInNote is rated higher. Lock Screen Widgets App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while LockInNote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen Widgets App or LockInNote have ads?

Neither Lock Screen Widgets App nor LockInNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen Widgets App or LockInNote?

Lock Screen Widgets App ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockInNote every 2 months. Most recently, Lock Screen Widgets App was updated on October 12, 2026 and LockInNote on September 15, 2026.

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