# Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen vs App Lock

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen and App Lock both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of App Lock's written reviews are positive against 27% of Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen's. Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen's advantage is ratings volume (634 vs 54). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and App Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen has 634 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen's written reviews are positive against 80% of App Lock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, App Lock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen | App Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-wallpapers-lock-screen/id1572591696/reviews)** | [4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-apps-blocker/id6467823109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **634** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 185 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Onevly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806710673) | [Dindot Network Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612606571) |

## What reviewers say

### Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-wallpapers-lock-screen/id1572591696)

Personalize your phone with animated glitter backgrounds and live wallpapers. Create custom lock screens with sparkling effects, widgets, and icon packs. Transform your device into a dazzling display with unique, shimmering visuals.

**Highlights:** Animated glitter live wallpapers, Customizable lock screens, Glitter widgets and icon packs, Create your own live wallpapers, Spatial depth effect wallpapers, Video to live wallpaper conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get weekly Glitter Wallpapers | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Access Everything Pro Version | $5.49 | per month |
| Premium Content Unlock Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Glitter Wallpaper (lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful pink and glittery wallpapers
- 📱 Minimal ads in app
- 💰 Completely free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 App differs significantly from promotional videos
- 💸 Expensive premium version paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads throughout app
- 🎨 Limited free wallpaper options
- ⚙️ Bugs and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Green and purple glitter overlay cannot be removed
- Animations are static photos, not truly live
- Icons won't change as expected
- App crashes and freezes
- General functionality issues

**Requested features**

- Reduce or eliminate ads
- Lower premium subscription pricing
- Show actual app functionality before purchase
- Improve animation quality and make effects truly live
- Better customization options for glitter effects


### App Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-apps-blocker/id6467823109)

This app helps manage screen time for children and protect personal privacy. It allows parents to lock specific apps, create custom control rules, and secure private data like photos and contacts. It's designed for families and individuals needing digital control and security.

**Highlights:** Screen Time Management, Widget Activation, App Control, Private Vault, Privacy Protection Mode, Focus on Work, Custom Mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen free?

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is App Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen or App Lock?

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen is rated higher. Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 634 ratings, while App Lock averages 4.2 from 54 ratings.

### Do Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen or App Lock have ads?

Both Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen and App Lock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen or App Lock?

Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, and App Lock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Glitter Wallpapers Lock Screen was updated on September 18, 2026 and App Lock on September 17, 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.*