# Themes vs LockSwitch

The clearest difference is ads: LockSwitch at none against Themes's shown. LockSwitch also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Themes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Themes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Themes has 2.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Themes ships an update every 2 weeks, LockSwitch every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Themes | LockSwitch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-icon-changer-plus-widget/id1569379140/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockswitch-custom-widgets/id1644399097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 143 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [42Taps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569379142) | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) |

## What reviewers say

### Themes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themes-icon-changer-plus-widget/id1569379140)

Personalize your mobile device with custom app icons, aesthetic themes, and widgets. Easily change your Home Screen's look and feel with a variety of options and new content added daily. Create your unique style with icon packs and matching wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Custom app icons, Aesthetic themes, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Icon packs, Custom wallpapers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Full Access Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Widget/Icon Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Widgets Themes &  Icon | $11.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Quick installation
- 💡 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loading issues
- Duplicate app icons
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free themes and icons
- Batch icon installation
- Undo/revert functionality


### 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 Themes free?

Themes 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, Themes or LockSwitch?

LockSwitch is rated higher. Themes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while LockSwitch averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Themes or LockSwitch have ads?

Themes shows ads; LockSwitch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Themes or LockSwitch?

Themes ships an update every 2 weeks, and LockSwitch every 12 months. Most recently, Themes was updated on September 21, 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.*