# Widget | Countdown to birthday vs LockWidget

The clearest difference is rating: LockWidget at 4.5 against Widget | Countdown to birthday's 3.9. LockWidget also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 39%) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). Widget | Countdown to birthday's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget | Countdown to birthday sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LockWidget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockWidget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockWidget has 28K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Widget | Countdown to birthday's written reviews are positive against 56% of LockWidget's.

Widget | Countdown to birthday ships an update every 3 weeks, LockWidget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget | Countdown to birthday | LockWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown-to-birthday/id1545098525/reviews) | **[4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 158 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appville Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729360192) | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget | Countdown to birthday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-countdown-to-birthday/id1545098525)

Enhance your phone's home screen with a wide array of customizable widgets and app icon themes. Choose from pre-designed categories like clocks, weather, and countdowns, or create your own unique look with custom backgrounds and colors.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, App icon changer, Themed home screens, Digital and analog clocks, Calendar and weather widgets, Countdown timers, Daily quote reminders

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable widgets
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Variety of free options
- 🎨 Ability to personalize

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🔒 Paywall blocks access
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Weather widget not updating correctly
- Reminders widget not functioning
- Countdown widget background image issues

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to rename widgets
- Improved photo customization
- Integration with calendar events


### LockWidget

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

**Currently charting:** #192 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Christmas | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| 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 Widget | Countdown to birthday free?

Widget | Countdown to birthday 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, Widget | Countdown to birthday or LockWidget?

LockWidget is rated higher. Widget | Countdown to birthday averages 3.9 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while LockWidget averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

### Do Widget | Countdown to birthday or LockWidget have ads?

LockWidget shows ads; Widget | Countdown to birthday does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget | Countdown to birthday or LockWidget?

Widget | Countdown to birthday ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockWidget fortnightly. Most recently, Widget | Countdown to birthday was updated on October 19, 2026 and LockWidget on October 20, 2026.

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