# MD Widgets vs Lock Launcher

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock Launcher at 80% against MD Widgets's 53%. Lock Launcher also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MD Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lock Launcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Launcher holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of MD Widgets's written reviews are positive against 80% of Lock Launcher's.

MD Widgets ships an update every 11 days, Lock Launcher every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MD Widgets | Lock Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-widgets-live-wallpaper/id1551277937/reviews) | **[4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher-launch-apps/id1636719674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | #111 |
| Size | 410 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [6X Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/888749139) |

## What reviewers say

### MD Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-widgets-live-wallpaper/id1551277937)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #132 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of customizable widgets. Create a unique and immersive experience that matches your wallpaper and style. Offers a dashboard for system info, weather, and calendar, with ongoing updates planned.

**Highlights:** Countdown Widget, Transparent Widget, Text Widget, Photo Widget, Date & Time Widget, Weather Widget, iBoard Dashboard

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MD Widgets Pro (1 MONTH) | $1.99 | per month |
| MD Widgets Pro (1 YEAR) | $9.99 | per year |
| MD Widgets Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| MD Widgets Pro | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet useful
- 👍 Transparent widgets
- 🔒 Good support
- 🚀 Personalization on iOS
- 👍 Customizable widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to add to lock screen
- 🐛 Widgets stop working
- 🐛 Rename widget function broken
- 🐛 Widgets disappear after updates
- 🐛 Transparent widgets discolored

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating correctly
- Transparent background issues after updates
- Widgets disappearing after iOS updates
- Compatibility issues with new iPhone models

**Requested features**

- More clock font options
- iPad support
- More widget designs and customization
- Ability to change widget background per focus mode
- Shortcuts integration to update backgrounds


### Lock Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher-launch-apps/id1636719674)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Instantly launch apps, websites, and shortcuts from your lock screen or control center. Customize widgets with tinted icons and access features like camera control and health data with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets, Control Center integration, App and shortcut launching, Customizable icons, Camera control, Health data widgets, Dynamic Island features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro (Activate) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
- 🚀 Efficient use of Live Activities
- 💡 Innovative app launcher on Lock Screen
- 🤩 Lots of free features
- 🔥 Great for power users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Needs to be reopened periodically
- 🤔 Confusing setup for some users
- 🤖 Lacks support for certain apps

**Reported bugs**

- Dynamic Island countdown issues
- Live Activities sometimes stop working
- Launcher not always appearing on Lock Screen

**Requested features**

- Ability to keep Live Activities always on
- More customization options for Lock Screen widgets
- Shortcuts integration for automation
- Transparent background support for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MD Widgets free?

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

### Is Lock Launcher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MD Widgets or Lock Launcher?

Lock Launcher is rated higher. MD Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Lock Launcher averages 4.7 from 4K ratings.

### Do MD Widgets or Lock Launcher have ads?

Neither MD Widgets nor Lock Launcher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MD Widgets or Lock Launcher?

MD Widgets ships an update every 11 days, and Lock Launcher every 9 days. Most recently, MD Widgets was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lock Launcher on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MD Widgets or Lock Launcher?

MD Widgets currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Lock Launcher at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*