# Pixel Widget vs Lock Screen 27

The clearest difference is ads: Pixel Widget at none against Lock Screen 27's shown. Pixel Widget also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 71%) and device support (3 vs 1). Lock Screen 27's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lock Screen 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 Pixel Widget 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Pixel Widget's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lock Screen 27's.

Pixel Widget ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Widget | Lock Screen 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-widget/id1537729867/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [涛 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194352016) | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-widget/id1537729867)

Personalize your device's home screen with a variety of customizable options. Add unique pixel icons, wallpapers, and widgets to express your style. Launch your favorite apps directly from custom widgets.

**Highlights:** Customized pixel icons, Customized wallpapers, Customized photo & colored widgets, Customized application launcher, Transparent widgets, Unlockable pro features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Version - Annual | $4.49 | per year |
| Pro Version - Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### 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 Pixel Widget free?

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

### Is Lock Screen 27 free?

Lock Screen 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Widget or Lock Screen 27?

Lock Screen 27 is rated higher. Pixel Widget averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Pixel Widget or Lock Screen 27 have ads?

Lock Screen 27 shows ads; Pixel Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Widget or Lock Screen 27?

Pixel Widget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. Most recently, Pixel Widget was updated on October 15, 2026 and Lock Screen 27 on October 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.*