# Widget Custom HomeScreen vs LockSwitch

The clearest difference is rating: LockSwitch at 4.8 against Widget Custom HomeScreen's 4.1. LockSwitch also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Widget Custom HomeScreen's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 8). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Custom HomeScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LockSwitch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockSwitch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Custom HomeScreen has 2.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, LockSwitch every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Custom HomeScreen | LockSwitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockswitch-custom-widgets/id1644399097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 214 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREEN DYGITAL CONSULTING LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482111344) | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Custom HomeScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-custom-homescreen/id1550940348)

Personalize your iPhone or iPad with custom themes, icons, and widgets. Transform your home screen with aesthetic wallpapers and unique styles. Integrates with the Health app for fitness tracking widgets.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets (small, medium, large), Icon packs for custom shortcuts, Themed colors, fonts, and styles, 500+ 4K & HD Live wallpapers, Health app integration for fitness widgets, Step-by-step guides for setup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget CustomHomeScreen:weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Custom HomeScreen: PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Widget | $29.99 | per year |
| Buy any one theme or icon pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget App Lifetime Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable widgets
- 👍 Aesthetic options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for most features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not saving properly
- App icons not working as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Improved organization and search
- Halloween and Christmas themed widgets


### LockSwitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockswitch-custom-widgets/id1644399097)

Create custom widgets for your device's lock screen to automate tasks. Access a library of actions or build your own, and personalize with thousands of icons or photos. Widgets sync across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Custom lock screen widgets for app automation, Library of system and third-party app actions, Create your own custom actions, Personalize widgets with 3,500+ icons or photos, iCloud sync across devices, App themes and alternate icons

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LockSwitch Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| LockSwitch Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Custom HomeScreen free?

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

### Is LockSwitch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget Custom HomeScreen or LockSwitch?

LockSwitch is rated higher. Widget Custom HomeScreen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while LockSwitch averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Widget Custom HomeScreen or LockSwitch have ads?

Widget Custom HomeScreen shows ads; LockSwitch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Custom HomeScreen or LockSwitch?

Widget Custom HomeScreen ships an update monthly, and LockSwitch every 12 months. Most recently, Widget Custom HomeScreen was updated on September 23, 2026 and LockSwitch on August 27, 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.*