# WidgetBucket vs Lock Screen 27

The clearest difference is ads: WidgetBucket at none against Lock Screen 27's shown. WidgetBucket also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Lock Screen 27's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 19). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetBucket sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 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.

WidgetBucket holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WidgetBucket's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lock Screen 27's.

WidgetBucket ships an update weekly, Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetBucket | Lock Screen 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetbucket-homescreen-theme/id1538002142/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetBucket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetbucket-homescreen-theme/id1538002142)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide variety of pre-made and customizable widgets. Add elements like clocks, calendars, fitness trackers, and reminders to create a unique and functional layout.

**Highlights:** Extensive widget gallery, Customizable widget appearance, Date & Time widgets, Fitness tracking widgets, Countdown and reminder widgets, Contact shortcuts, Analog clock designs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Premium Widgets | $1.99 | per month |


### 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 WidgetBucket free?

WidgetBucket 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, WidgetBucket or Lock Screen 27?

WidgetBucket is rated higher. WidgetBucket averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do WidgetBucket or Lock Screen 27 have ads?

Lock Screen 27 shows ads; WidgetBucket does not.

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

WidgetBucket ships an update weekly, and Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. Most recently, WidgetBucket was updated on October 10, 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.*