Comparison

Lock Screen 27 vs Lock Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lock Screen 27

Personalize your iPhone or iPad with custom icons, aesthetic widgets, and live wallpapers. Transform your device's look with curated themes and a built-in icon creator for a unique style.

Highlights
  • Custom icon packs
  • Aesthetic widgets
  • Live wallpapers
  • Custom themes
  • Icon creator
  • Glassy UI elements
Features
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Style Your iPhone & iPad with Custom Icons, Aesthetic Widgets & Live Wallpapers With Lock Screen & Widgets 26, transforming the look of your iPhone or iPad has never been easier — or more fun. Choose from beautifully designed icon packs, interactive widgets, animated wallpapers, and trendy themes, all in one simple app. What You Get Custom Themes Curated home screen setups with matching icons, widgets, and wallpapers. One tap and your device looks brand new. Aesthetic Widgets Add stylish widgets like Neon clocks, Daily Quotes, Custom Settings panels, and more. Mix, match, and layer your look. 50+ Icon Packs Change how your apps appear with over 50 stunning icon collections in various styles — minimalist, bold, vintage, glassy, and more. Live Wallpapers Bring your screen to life with high-quality animated wallpapers designed to make your lock and home screen stand out. Glassy UI Elements Experience the latest iOS design trends with sleek, translucent UI that gives your device a premium, futuristic feel. Custom Icon Creator Design your own icons — pick a background, choose from hundreds of icons, and add them directly to your home screen. How It Works 1. Choose a Theme – Tap to preview and install your favorite setup 2. Customize Icons – Select individual icons or full icon packs 3. Apply Wallpaper – Save and set static or live wallpapers 4. Create Icons – Use the built-in icon maker for a fully custom look Why Users Love It Simple & Intuitive – Designed for effortless customization Regular Updates – New icon packs, widgets, and themes added frequently All-in-One Solution – Everything you need in one beautifully designed app Built for iOS – Optimized for iPhone & iPad with smooth performance Your iPhone. Your Style. Subscription Details: Lock screen offers premium features through auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy - https://api.posterapp.org/IconThemer/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service - https://api.posterapp.org/IconThemer/terms-and-conditions.html Don’t settle for a boring home screen. Download Lock Screen & Widgets 26 and turn your device into a design masterpiece — no design skills required.

About

Lock Widget

Create and manage to-do lists, notes, and reminders directly on your iOS 16 lock screen. Customize fonts and add badges to your widgets for quick access to your tasks and shopping lists.

Highlights
  • Lock screen widget support
  • To-do list functionality
  • Notes and reminders
  • Rich font customization
  • Badge support
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It's a lock screen widget notes app for iOS16. It can also be used as a to-do list or shopping list. Please try it. - Supports all types of lock screen widgets - Rich font customization - Notes, reminders, badges... and so on...

Screenshots

Lock Screen 274 screens
Lock Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen 27 at 4.4 against Lock Widget's 2.0. Lock Screen 27 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). Lock Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock Screen 27 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Lock Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lock Screen 27 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Screen 27 ships an update every 9 days, Lock Widget every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Lock Screen 27 versus Lock Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Screen 27Lock Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.6K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#205 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProtools LLPFugaPiyo Inc.

Customer experience

Lock Screen 27

All ratings1,580 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative42.6%

Lock Widget

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Lock Screen 27

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free customization options
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better integration with device features

Lock Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lock Screen 27

Subscriptions2
  • Wallpapers & Widgets for Lockscreen$1.997 Days
  • Lock Screen Wallpapers & Widgets3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Icon Themer - VIP$9.99
None

Lock Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lock Screen 27 free?
Lock Screen 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Widget free?
Lock Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lock Screen 27 or Lock Widget?
Lock Screen 27 is rated higher. Lock Screen 27 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Lock Widget averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lock Screen 27 or Lock Widget have ads?
Lock Widget shows ads; Lock Screen 27 does not.
Which is updated more often, Lock Screen 27 or Lock Widget?
Lock Screen 27 ships an update every 9 days, and Lock Widget every 8 months. Most recently, Lock Screen 27 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lock Widget on November 3, 2026.

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