# Lock Screen Widgets App vs LockParty

The clearest difference is monetization model: LockParty at free with in-app purchases against Lock Screen Widgets App's subscription. LockParty also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Lock Screen Widgets App's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 LockParty sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Lock Screen Widgets App against 4.3 for LockParty. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Widgets App has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lock Screen Widgets App ships an update every 3 weeks, LockParty every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Widgets App | LockParty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-app/id1536499593/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockparty/id6450584938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 302 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yahor Kamisaruk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763008635) | [Wellnest, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492773697) |

## 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


### LockParty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockparty/id6450584938)

Easily create custom lock screen wallpapers by shuffling your camera roll or selecting favorite photos. Transform your phone's lock screen into a personalized collage that brings a smile.

**Highlights:** Create lock screen wallpapers, Photo collage maker, Shuffle camera roll photos, Handpick favorite photos, Personalize lock screens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Middle Tier | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $3.00 | one-time |
| Upper Tier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Tip | $5.00 | 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 LockParty free?

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

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

Lock Screen Widgets App is rated higher. Lock Screen Widgets App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while LockParty averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Lock Screen Widgets App nor LockParty shows ads.

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

Lock Screen Widgets App ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockParty every 2 days. Most recently, Lock Screen Widgets App was updated on October 12, 2026 and LockParty on September 21, 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.*