# Aesthetic vs LockWidget

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Aesthetic at 14.0 against LockWidget's 16.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aesthetic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and LockWidget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for Aesthetic against 4.5 for LockWidget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Aesthetic's written reviews are positive against 56% of LockWidget's.

Aesthetic ships an update every 4 weeks, LockWidget fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aesthetic | LockWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aesthetic-app-icons-and-widgets/id1538543750/reviews)** | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 28K |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | #193 |
| Size | 184 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aesthetic Apps & Widgets srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776106599) | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) |

## What reviewers say

### Aesthetic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aesthetic-app-icons-and-widgets/id1538543750)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #149 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone's home screen with custom icons, widgets, and wallpapers. Explore diverse themes or create your own unique designs with AI-powered tools. Personalize your device to match any style or mood.

**Highlights:** Icon customization, Widget library, Wallpaper collection, Theme creation, AI wallpaper generation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable widgets and wallpapers
- ✨ Aesthetic and pleasing designs
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most features require premium subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs with downloading content
- 🤔 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues causing app to crash or freeze
- Incompatibility with certain device models
- Syncing problems with home screen changes

**Requested features**

- More free widgets and wallpapers
- Ability to search and filter content
- Faster and more seamless installation process


### LockWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your device's lock screen with a wide variety of customizable widgets and HD wallpapers. Add dynamic elements like weather, photos, health trackers, and even interactive pixel pets. Create unique themes and launch apps directly from your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Weather and health tracking widgets, Interactive pixel pet widgets, Couple widgets for anniversaries, Live GIF widgets, App launcher widgets, HD lock screen wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Cute and fun widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Widgets not working properly
- 🐛 Inaccurate battery/weather widgets
- 🐛 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not appearing on lock screen
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Redirecting issues when trying to use widgets

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to customize widget placements
- Improve widget stability and accuracy
- Add more nature/minimalist wallpaper options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aesthetic free?

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

### Is LockWidget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aesthetic or LockWidget?

Aesthetic is rated higher. Aesthetic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while LockWidget averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

### Do Aesthetic or LockWidget have ads?

Both Aesthetic and LockWidget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aesthetic or LockWidget?

Aesthetic ships an update every 4 weeks, and LockWidget fortnightly. Most recently, Aesthetic was updated on November 7, 2026 and LockWidget on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aesthetic or LockWidget?

Aesthetic currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and LockWidget at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*