Comparison

TimeLineReader vs Lock Screen Widgets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TimeLineReader

Features
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タイムライン読み上げアプリです。 タイムラインを作成し、それに沿って読み上げを行うことができます。 プレゼンの練習やトレーニング、ゲームの攻略などのお供にオススメです。 表示名と読み上げ名は個別に設定可能です。 見やすさや聞き取りやすさに合わせてそれぞれ設定できます。 読み上げだけでなく、通知音や表示のみへの切り替えも個別に設定可能です。 CSV形式のテキストでimport/export可能なので、 作ったタイムラインを共有する事もできます。

About

Lock Screen Widgets

Quickly add to-do lists and notes directly to your device's lock screen. Organize your tasks with a sort function. Offers a premium subscription for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • To-do list lock screen widgets
  • Notes lock screen widgets
  • Sort function for tasks
  • Premium subscription option
  • Quick widget creation
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Lock Screen Widgets - LockToDo create the widgets for lock screen quickly. Features: * To Do list add to lock screen * Notes add to lock screen • Sort function * Premium Plan Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. * How to manage a subscription on your device 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap your name. 3. Tap Subscriptions. 4. Tap the subscription you want to manage. * Terms of Use | Privacy Policy https://systems0.com/app/tos.html

Screenshots

TimeLineReader4 screens
Lock Screen Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeLineReader at none against Lock Screen Widgets's 2. TimeLineReader also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock Screen Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TimeLineReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeLineReader ships an update every 5 months, Lock Screen Widgets every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on December 21, 2025 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeLineReader versus Lock Screen Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeLineReaderLock Screen Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi HidanoDaisuke Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

TimeLineReader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lock Screen Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$8.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeLineReader free?
TimeLineReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lock Screen Widgets free?
Lock Screen Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeLineReader or Lock Screen Widgets have ads?
Both TimeLineReader and Lock Screen Widgets show ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeLineReader or Lock Screen Widgets?
TimeLineReader ships an update every 5 months, and Lock Screen Widgets every 4 months. Most recently, TimeLineReader was updated on December 21, 2025 and Lock Screen Widgets on August 13, 2026.

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