# Top Widgets vs LockWidget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LockWidget at 56% against Top Widgets's 0%. LockWidget also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (28K vs 25). Top Widgets's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Top Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockWidget has 28K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Top Widgets's written reviews are positive against 56% of LockWidget's.

Top Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, LockWidget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Top Widgets | LockWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-widgets/id1567842939/reviews) | **[4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 107 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [美村 詹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604783784) | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) |

## What reviewers say

### Top Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/top-widgets/id1567842939)

Personalize your device's home screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Choose from clocks, photos, countdowns, and more, with options to freely match styles and adjust backgrounds and fonts for a unique look.

**Highlights:** Customizable desktop widgets, Variety of widget types (clocks, photos, countdowns), Freely match combination styles, Customizable backgrounds and fonts, One-click widget addition, HealthKit integration for step count and distance

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly membership | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $4.49 | per month |
| Annual membership | $14.99 | per year |


### LockWidget

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

**Currently charting:** #163 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 Top Widgets free?

Top 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, Top Widgets or LockWidget?

LockWidget is rated higher. Top Widgets averages 1.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while LockWidget averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

### Do Top Widgets or LockWidget have ads?

Both Top Widgets and LockWidget show ads.

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

Top Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockWidget fortnightly. Most recently, Top Widgets was updated on September 27, 2026 and LockWidget on September 30, 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.*