# Ekko vs Locket Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Ekko at none against Locket Widget's shown. Locket Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (586K vs 122). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ekko sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Locket Widget sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ekko against 4.8 for Locket Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locket Widget has 586K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Ekko's written reviews are positive against 81% of Locket Widget's.

Ekko ships an update every 3 months, Locket Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ekko | Locket Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekko-shared-photo-widget/id1539512364/reviews)** | [4.8 (586K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locket-widget/id1600525061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **586K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 35 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ICEBREAKER STUDIO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403194831) | [Locket Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600525063) |

## What reviewers say

### Ekko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekko-shared-photo-widget/id1539512364)

This app provides a shared digital photo frame widget for your home screen. It allows friends and family to send photos that appear directly on your device, creating an ever-changing display of shared memories. You can even send surprise photos that are 'gift-wrapped' for unwrapping.

**Highlights:** Home screen photo widget, Shared photo streams, Send photos to friends' home screens, Gift-wrapped photo surprises, Easy link-based sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Showcase Pro: Level 1 Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Showcase Pro: Level 2 Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Showcase Pro: Level 1 Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Showcase Pro: Level 2 Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for sharing photos
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Keeps friends/family connected
- 👍 Fun concept
- 👍 Private and intentional connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Photos disappear after 24 hours
- 🐛 Widget doesn't always update
- 🐛 Premium subscription issues
- 🐛 App is plain
- 🐛 No help button

**Reported bugs**

- Downloaded premium without subscribing
- Group names changing themselves
- Groups duplicating
- Photos duplicating
- Widget opens multiple photos

**Requested features**

- Add videos and audios (free version)
- Allow changing name
- Save photo history permanently
- Option for photos not to expire
- Fix widget update issue


### Locket Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locket-widget/id1600525061)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Social Networking, #72 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Share live photos with your closest friends directly on your Home Screen. See real-time updates from your best friends every time you unlock your phone. React to their photos and build a shared history of memories.

**Highlights:** Live photo widget for Home Screen, Real-time photo sharing with friends, Send photos by tapping the widget, React to friends' photos with emojis, Build a history of shared Lockets, Monthly recap videos of shared photos, Dedicated widgets for specific friends

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Locket Gold | $1.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $2.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $3.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $4.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $10.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $15.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $16.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $20.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $36.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $36.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $48.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $60.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Fun and unique app
- 🤝 Great way to stay connected with friends
- 🏠 Convenient home screen widget
- 🔒 Safe and private social interaction
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited friend/widget options
- 🔍 Can't select who to send photos to
- 🔍 Can't delete or edit photos
- 🔍 No notifications when friends send photos

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Widget not updating with new photos
- Issues with sending/receiving photos
- Login/account problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload photos from camera roll
- Allow more than 20 friends
- Add option for multiple widgets for different friends/groups
- Implement photo editing tools (text, drawing, filters)
- Add video/boomerang support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ekko free?

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

### Is Locket Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ekko or Locket Widget?

Ekko is rated higher. Ekko averages 4.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Locket Widget averages 4.8 from 586K ratings.

### Do Ekko or Locket Widget have ads?

Locket Widget shows ads; Ekko does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ekko or Locket Widget?

Ekko ships an update every 3 months, and Locket Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Ekko was updated on October 22, 2026 and Locket Widget on October 31, 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.*