# WowKit vs Lock Launcher

The clearest difference is monetization model: WowKit at free with in-app purchases against Lock Launcher's subscription. Lock Launcher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WowKit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lock Launcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Launcher holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 3.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of WowKit's written reviews are positive against 81% of Lock Launcher's.

WowKit ships an update every 10 days, Lock Launcher weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WowKit | Lock Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowkit-creative-widgets/id1618401777/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher-launch-apps/id1636719674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#107** |
| Size | 394 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chenzhou Zero Pixel Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501480863) | [6X Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/888749139) |

## What reviewers say

### WowKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowkit-creative-widgets/id1618401777)

Enhance your iPhone's appearance with a vast collection of customizable widgets, icon themes, and wallpapers. Personalize your home and lock screens with over 200 widgets and unique themes. Discover over 1000 wallpapers, with new ones added weekly, and enjoy dynamic charging animations for a visually appealing experience.

**Highlights:** Over 200 home screen widgets, iOS 16 lock screen widgets, Designer home screen themes, 1000+ wallpapers updated weekly, Charging animations

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Annually(Free Trial) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and customizable widgets
- 🎨 Wide variety of free options
- 💻 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤩 Makes phone look aesthetic
- 🆓 Mostly free features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Transparent background issues
- 🤯 Glitches and crashes
- 🤔 Disappearing widgets
- 💤 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Transparent background not working
- Widgets disappearing from Home Screen
- App freezing and crashing
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Keyboard issues when editing widgets

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More free themes and wallpapers
- Better iPad support
- Volume slider widget
- Fix transparent background feature


### Lock Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher-launch-apps/id1636719674)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Instantly launch apps, websites, and shortcuts from your lock screen or control center. Customize widgets with tinted icons and access features like camera control and health data with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets, Control Center integration, App and shortcut launching, Customizable icons, Camera control, Health data widgets, Dynamic Island features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro (Activate) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
- 🚀 Efficient use of Live Activities
- 💡 Innovative app launcher on Lock Screen
- 🤩 Lots of free features
- 🔥 Great for power users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Needs to be reopened periodically
- 🤔 Confusing setup for some users
- 🤖 Lacks support for certain apps

**Reported bugs**

- Dynamic Island countdown issues
- Live Activities sometimes stop working
- Launcher not always appearing on Lock Screen

**Requested features**

- Ability to keep Live Activities always on
- More customization options for Lock Screen widgets
- Shortcuts integration for automation
- Transparent background support for iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WowKit free?

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

### Is Lock Launcher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WowKit or Lock Launcher?

Lock Launcher is rated higher. WowKit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Lock Launcher averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do WowKit or Lock Launcher have ads?

WowKit shows ads; Lock Launcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, WowKit or Lock Launcher?

WowKit ships an update every 10 days, and Lock Launcher weekly. Most recently, WowKit was updated on September 27, 2026 and Lock Launcher on September 25, 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.*