# Lock Screen Widgets App vs ANKO

The clearest difference is monetization model: ANKO at free with in-app purchases against Lock Screen Widgets App's subscription. ANKO also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 29%). Lock Screen Widgets App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 33). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 ANKO sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen Widgets App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Widgets App has 1.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Lock Screen Widgets App's written reviews are positive against 62% of ANKO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Widgets App | ANKO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-app/id1536499593/reviews)** | [4.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anko-screen-time-control/id6469695096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 302 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yahor Kamisaruk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763008635) | [ANKO SOLUTIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683134509) |

## 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


### ANKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anko-screen-time-control/id6469695096)

This app helps you regain control of your digital wellbeing by setting limits on distracting apps and tracking your phone usage. It provides detailed insights and customizable schedules to foster healthier digital habits and enhance focus.

**Highlights:** App usage limiter, Screen time tracking, Customizable usage schedule, Detailed app statistics, Categorized screen time insights, Usage limit notifications, Network usage analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANKO - 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| ANKO - 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Try it free for 3 days | $24.99 | per year |
| Try it free for 7 days | $34.99 | per year |
| Try it free for 3 days | $34.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $44.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $49.99 | per year |
| Try it free for 3 days | $49.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| ANKO - 12 months | $59.99 | per year |
| Try it free for 3 days | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Widgets App free?

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

### Is ANKO free?

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

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

Lock Screen Widgets App is rated higher. Lock Screen Widgets App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ANKO averages 4.2 from 33 ratings.

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

ANKO shows ads; Lock Screen Widgets App does not.

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

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