# Lock Screen 27 vs Lock Screen Widgets 16

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lock Screen 27 at 1.6K against Lock Screen Widgets 16's 39. Lock Screen Widgets 16's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen 27 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen Widgets 16 sells 3 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 — 4.4 for Lock Screen 27 against 4.5 for Lock Screen Widgets 16. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Lock Screen 27's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lock Screen Widgets 16's.

Lock Screen 27 ships an update every 9 days, Lock Screen Widgets 16 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen 27 | Lock Screen Widgets 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-widgets-and-icon/id1600483559/reviews) | **[4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-16-widget/id1639076411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-widgets-and-icon/id1600483559)

Personalize your iPhone or iPad with custom icons, aesthetic widgets, and live wallpapers. Choose from curated themes or create your own unique look with a variety of styles and designs. Transform your device's appearance effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Custom icon packs, Aesthetic widgets, Live wallpapers, Custom theme setups, Icon creator tool, Glassy UI elements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallpapers & Widgets for Lockscreen | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Screen Wallpapers & Widgets | $9.99 | per year |
| Icon Themer - VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of free options
- 🚀 Quick to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Camera icon not working
- Widgets and icons not functioning as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better integration with device features


### Lock Screen Widgets 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-16-widget/id1639076411)

Personalize your phone's lock and home screens with a variety of customizable widgets. Choose from dynamic icons, quick launchers, calendars, clocks, and more. Easily create unique designs with an intuitive editor and access over 200 lock screen widgets and wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Dynamic icons, Quick launcher, Countdown timers, Battery widgets, Calendar widgets, HD lock screen wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Quarterly VIP | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Widget Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen 27 free?

Lock Screen 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Screen Widgets 16 free?

Lock Screen Widgets 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen 27 or Lock Screen Widgets 16?

Lock Screen Widgets 16 is rated higher. Lock Screen 27 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets 16 averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen 27 or Lock Screen Widgets 16 have ads?

Neither Lock Screen 27 nor Lock Screen Widgets 16 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen 27 or Lock Screen Widgets 16?

Lock Screen 27 ships an update every 9 days, and Lock Screen Widgets 16 every 4 days. Most recently, Lock Screen 27 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets 16 on October 23, 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.*