# Lock Screen Widgets App vs Cape

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cape at free with in-app purchases against Lock Screen Widgets App's subscription. Cape also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 29%) and ratings volume (15K vs 1.1K). Lock Screen Widgets App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Cape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cape has 15K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Lock Screen Widgets App's written reviews are positive against 58% of Cape's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Widgets App | Cape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-app/id1536499593/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **57.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 302 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yahor Kamisaruk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763008635) | [Air Matters Network Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/477700083) |

## 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


### Cape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615)

This app helps you regain focus by pausing excessive app usage and restoring access later. It's designed to reduce distractions, curb impulsive app openings, and promote healthier digital habits, especially for those with attention challenges.

**Highlights:** Set daily screen time limits, Schedule app breaks, Customize pause screen, On-demand access control, Automate access with zones and schedules, Receive notifications and reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cape Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Cape Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic and no subscription
- 🔒 Great for increasing security
- 👍 One-time purchase for pro version
- 👍 Completely hides apps for free
- 🔒 Provides good privacy and security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and lag
- 🐛 App freezes on password screen
- 🐛 Widgets not working after update
- 🐛 Apps not disappearing properly
- 🐛 Restoring shortcut doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on password screen
- Widgets not working after update
- Restoring shortcut doesn't work
- Apps not disappearing properly
- Hiding apps doesn't always work

**Requested features**

- More functional incognito note app
- Unlimited app groups
- Free incognito passcode option
- Ability to hide battery statistics
- Option to hide the Cloak app itself


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Widgets App free?

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

### Is Cape free?

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

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

Cape is rated higher. Lock Screen Widgets App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Cape averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

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

Neither Lock Screen Widgets App nor Cape shows ads.

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

Lock Screen Widgets App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cape every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lock Screen Widgets App was updated on September 15, 2026 and Cape on September 23, 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.*