# Icon, Widgets & Themes vs Lock Screen Widgets 16

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lock Screen Widgets 16 at free with in-app purchases against Icon, Widgets & Themes's subscription. Lock Screen Widgets 16 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Icon, Widgets & Themes's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 39) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon, Widgets & Themes sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen Widgets 16 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 Icon, Widgets & Themes against 4.5 for Lock Screen Widgets 16. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon, Widgets & Themes has 12K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Icon, Widgets & Themes's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lock Screen Widgets 16's.

Icon, Widgets & Themes ships an update fortnightly, Lock Screen Widgets 16 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon, Widgets & Themes | Lock Screen Widgets 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-widgets-and-themes/id1539905300/reviews) | **[4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-16-widget/id1639076411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 240 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470445840) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon, Widgets & Themes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-widgets-and-themes/id1539905300)

Personalize your phone's home screen with a vast collection of custom icons, wallpapers, and widgets. Transform your device's aesthetic with pre-designed themes or create your own unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Hand-made icons, Wallpapers, Widgets, Pre-designed themes, Multiple icon styles

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Lite Weekly 9 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Lite Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly 19 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Normal | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Lite Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lite Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Customizable home screen
- 💻 Works on older devices
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🙅‍♀️ No free option
- 🤦‍♀️ Forced to pay for premium
- 🤑 Outrageous pricing
- 🤖 Overwhelming ads

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free wallpapers and icons
- More free customization options
- Ability to create custom icons


### Lock Screen Widgets 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-16-widget/id1639076411)

Personalize your phone's lock and home screens with a variety of customizable widgets. Choose from dynamic icons, quick launchers, calendars, clocks, and more. Easily create unique designs with an intuitive editor and access over 200 lock screen widgets and wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Dynamic icons, Quick launcher, Countdown timers, Battery widgets, Calendar widgets, HD lock screen wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Quarterly VIP | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Widget Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon, Widgets & Themes free?

Icon, Widgets & Themes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Screen Widgets 16 free?

Lock Screen Widgets 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icon, Widgets & Themes or Lock Screen Widgets 16?

Lock Screen Widgets 16 is rated higher. Icon, Widgets & Themes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets 16 averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do Icon, Widgets & Themes or Lock Screen Widgets 16 have ads?

Icon, Widgets & Themes shows ads; Lock Screen Widgets 16 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Icon, Widgets & Themes or Lock Screen Widgets 16?

Icon, Widgets & Themes ships an update fortnightly, and Lock Screen Widgets 16 every 4 days. Most recently, Icon, Widgets & Themes was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets 16 on October 23, 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.*