# iTheme vs Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎

iTheme and Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of iTheme's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎'s. Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (107 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 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ has 107 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 33% of Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎'s.

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTheme | Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itheme-standby-widgets/id1588056162/reviews) | **[4.7 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets/id1644284533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建平 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576993758) | [Widgethub Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580202508) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets/id1644284533)

Personalize your iPhone's lock screen with hundreds of customizable widget templates. Easily install widgets for time, weather, stocks, health, and more. Enjoy unlimited downloads and always-on display support for compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of widget templates, Multiple widget categories, Easy one-tap installation, Always-on display support, Unlimited downloads

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock Screen Widgets Premium | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTheme free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ free?

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

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

Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ is rated higher. iTheme averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ averages 4.7 from 107 ratings.

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

Both iTheme and Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ show ads.

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

iTheme ships an update fortnightly, and Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ every 4 days. Most recently, iTheme was updated on September 30, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ 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.*