# Locket Widget vs Widget Buddy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Locket Widget at every 4 days against Widget Buddy's every 2 months. Locket Widget also leads on ratings volume (582K vs 30) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). Widget Buddy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locket Widget sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Widget Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.8 for Locket Widget against 4.8 for Widget Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locket Widget has 582K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Locket Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Widget Buddy's.

Locket Widget ships an update every 4 days, Widget Buddy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locket Widget | Widget Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (582K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locket-widget/id1600525061/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-buddy-livein-friends/id1637158421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **582K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Locket Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600525063) | [Bashar Almadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163630170) |

## What reviewers say

### Locket Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locket-widget/id1600525061)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Free · Social Networking, #72 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Share live photos with your closest friends directly on your Home Screen. See real-time updates from your best friends every time you unlock your phone. React to their photos and build a shared history of memories.

**Highlights:** Live photo widget for Home Screen, Real-time photo sharing with friends, Send photos by tapping the widget, React to friends' photos with emojis, Build a history of shared Lockets, Monthly recap videos of shared photos, Dedicated widgets for specific friends

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Locket Gold | $1.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $2.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $3.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $4.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $10.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $15.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $16.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $20.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $36.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $36.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $48.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $60.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Fun and unique app
- 🤝 Great way to stay connected with friends
- 🏠 Convenient home screen widget
- 🔒 Safe and private social interaction
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited friend/widget options
- 🔍 Can't select who to send photos to
- 🔍 Can't delete or edit photos
- 🔍 No notifications when friends send photos

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Widget not updating with new photos
- Issues with sending/receiving photos
- Login/account problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload photos from camera roll
- Allow more than 20 friends
- Add option for multiple widgets for different friends/groups
- Implement photo editing tools (text, drawing, filters)
- Add video/boomerang support


### Widget Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-buddy-livein-friends/id1637158421)

Share live photos and drawings with friends and loved ones directly on your Home Screen. This app offers a fun and secure way to stay connected, perfect for families and couples.

**Highlights:** Home Screen Widget, Send photos from gallery, Take photos with camera, Add fun stickers, Drawing canvas, Add friends via email, Sign in with Apple ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locket Widget free?

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

### Is Widget Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Locket Widget or Widget Buddy?

Widget Buddy is rated higher. Locket Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 582K ratings, while Widget Buddy averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Locket Widget or Widget Buddy have ads?

Both Locket Widget and Widget Buddy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Locket Widget or Widget Buddy?

Locket Widget ships an update every 4 days, and Widget Buddy every 2 months. Most recently, Locket Widget was updated on October 22, 2026 and Widget Buddy on October 1, 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.*