# iTheme vs Lock Screen Widgets & Icons

iTheme and Lock Screen Widgets & Icons both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of iTheme's written reviews are positive against 35% of Lock Screen Widgets & Icons's. iTheme also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Lock Screen Widgets & Icons's advantage is ratings volume (834 vs 21). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTheme sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen Widgets & Icons sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.6 for iTheme against 4.6 for Lock Screen Widgets & Icons. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Widgets & Icons has 834 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of iTheme's written reviews are positive against 35% of Lock Screen Widgets & Icons's.

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, Lock Screen Widgets & Icons every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTheme | Lock Screen Widgets & Icons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162/reviews) | [4.6 (834 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-and-icons/id1636677441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **834** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建平 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576993758) | [Igor Karpeko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543658924) |

## What reviewers say

### iTheme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162)

Create custom desktop widgets for your device, including reminders, albums, clocks, and system information. Personalize your home screen with a rich variety of wallpapers and transparent widget options.

**Highlights:** Transparent desktop widgets, To-do reminders, Desktop album display, Customizable desktop clock, Oversized icon support, Anniversary reminders, System information display, Rich wallpaper variety

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One week Professional Edition | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Three month membership | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| One month Professional Edition | $24.49 | per month |
| One year membership | $37.99 | per year |
| Open Pro senior member | $12.99 | one-time |


### Lock Screen Widgets & Icons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-and-icons/id1636677441)

Personalize your iPhone's main and lock screens with custom themes, icons, and widgets. Add depth effect wallpapers for a unique visual experience. Tailor your device's look to your personal style with endless customization options.

**Highlights:** Personalize main screen, Customize lock screen, Wide selection of themes, Custom icons, Widgets, Depth effect wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Unique boho style themes
- 🎨 Ability to change wallpaper
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 App doesn't work
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔁 Repeated ad watching required
- 🔚 Difficult to exit payment screen

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to apply icons
- Kicks user out of screen when finishing ads

**Requested features**

- Ability to create folders for saved icons
- More icon/theme options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTheme free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widgets & Icons free?

Lock Screen Widgets & Icons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTheme or Lock Screen Widgets & Icons?

iTheme and Lock Screen Widgets & Icons are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 834 ratings respectively.

### Do iTheme or Lock Screen Widgets & Icons have ads?

Both iTheme and Lock Screen Widgets & Icons show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTheme or Lock Screen Widgets & Icons?

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, and Lock Screen Widgets & Icons every 5 weeks. Most recently, iTheme was updated on September 11, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets & Icons on September 19, 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.*