# Lock Screen 27 vs Lock Screen Widget Launcher

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen Widget Launcher at 5.0 against Lock Screen 27's 4.4. Lock Screen 27's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 4) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Widget Launcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen Widget Launcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lock Screen 27 ships an update every 9 days, Lock Screen Widget Launcher fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen 27 | Lock Screen Widget Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-widgets-and-icon/id1600483559/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widget-launcher/id1645544934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#203** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) | [METATEC APPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631007170) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen 27

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

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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 Widget Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widget-launcher/id1645544934)

Create custom widgets for your device's lock screen. Launch your favorite apps directly from these widgets with a tap. Personalize widget design and access a library of icons.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Launch apps directly from widgets, Widget design customization, Access to 90+ premium icons, iOS 16 widget support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen 27 free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widget Launcher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen 27 or Lock Screen Widget Launcher?

Lock Screen Widget Launcher is rated higher. Lock Screen 27 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Lock Screen Widget Launcher averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen 27 or Lock Screen Widget Launcher have ads?

Neither Lock Screen 27 nor Lock Screen Widget Launcher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen 27 or Lock Screen Widget Launcher?

Lock Screen 27 ships an update every 9 days, and Lock Screen Widget Launcher fortnightly. Most recently, Lock Screen 27 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lock Screen Widget Launcher on October 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.*