# Icon, Widgets & Themes vs Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow at freemium against Icon, Widgets & Themes's subscription. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 61%). Icon, Widgets & Themes's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon, Widgets & Themes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon, Widgets & Themes has 12K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Icon, Widgets & Themes's written reviews are positive against 83% of Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon, Widgets & Themes | Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-widgets-and-themes/id1539905300/reviews) | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher-widgets-lockflow/id1641012054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 240 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470445840) | [Andres Piza Buckmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/994141444) |

## 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 (10)**

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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher-widgets-lockflow/id1641012054)

This app allows you to place interactive shortcuts directly on your Lock Screen for quick one-tap access. Execute Siri Shortcuts, open apps, or launch custom URLs. It supports up to 8 widgets and integrates with Focus Modes for dynamic changes.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts execution, App launching, Custom URL schemes, Focus Mode integration, Action Button support

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited access | $32.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited access | $41.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to shortcuts
- 👍 Customizable Lock Screen widgets
- 🔒 Secure app with no ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Innovative solution for iOS 16 Lock Screen
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with widget disappearing after updates
- 🔒 Paid subscription for full functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some apps
- 🔍 Limited app selection in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing after app updates
- Compatibility issues with certain apps
- Inability to find some apps in the selection list

**Requested features**

- Add support for custom URL schemes
- Allow shortcuts to run without opening Shortcuts app
- Add option to remove widget background
- Improve compatibility with more apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon, Widgets & Themes free?

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

### Is Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow free?

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icon, Widgets & Themes or Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow?

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow is rated higher. Icon, Widgets & Themes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do Icon, Widgets & Themes or Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow have ads?

Icon, Widgets & Themes shows ads; Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Icon, Widgets & Themes or Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow?

Icon, Widgets & Themes ships an update fortnightly, and Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow fortnightly. Most recently, Icon, Widgets & Themes was updated on November 12, 2026 and Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow on November 12, 2026.

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