# WowKit vs Lock Screen Widgets 16

The clearest difference is ads: Lock Screen Widgets 16 at none against WowKit's shown. Lock Screen Widgets 16 also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). WowKit's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 38). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WowKit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

Lock Screen Widgets 16 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WowKit has 1.5K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of WowKit's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lock Screen Widgets 16's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WowKit ships an update every 10 days, Lock Screen Widgets 16 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WowKit | Lock Screen Widgets 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowkit-creative-widgets/id1618401777/reviews) | **[4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-16-widget/id1639076411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **74.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 394 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chenzhou Zero Pixel Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501480863) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## 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 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 WowKit free?

WowKit 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, WowKit or Lock Screen Widgets 16?

Lock Screen Widgets 16 is rated higher. WowKit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets 16 averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.

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

WowKit shows ads; Lock Screen Widgets 16 does not.

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

WowKit ships an update every 10 days, and Lock Screen Widgets 16 every 4 days. Most recently, WowKit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets 16 on September 18, 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.*