# MD Widgets vs LockWidget

The clearest difference is ads: MD Widgets at none against LockWidget's shown. LockWidget's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 6.2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MD Widgets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MD Widgets against 4.5 for LockWidget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of MD Widgets's written reviews are positive against 56% of LockWidget's.

MD Widgets ships an update every 9 days, LockWidget fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MD Widgets | LockWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-widgets-live-wallpaper/id1551277937/reviews) | **[4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **55.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | #150 |
| Size | 410 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MD Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438854445) | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) |

## What reviewers say

### MD Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #126 Top Free · 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


### LockWidget

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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 MD Widgets free?

MD Widgets 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, MD Widgets or LockWidget?

LockWidget is rated higher. MD Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while LockWidget averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

### Do MD Widgets or LockWidget have ads?

LockWidget shows ads; MD Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, MD Widgets or LockWidget?

MD Widgets ships an update every 9 days, and LockWidget fortnightly. Most recently, MD Widgets was updated on September 25, 2026 and LockWidget on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MD Widgets or LockWidget?

MD Widgets currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and LockWidget at #150. 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.*