# WowKit vs LockWidget

The clearest difference is monetization model: WowKit at free with in-app purchases against LockWidget's subscription. WowKit also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 56%). LockWidget's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 1.5K) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WowKit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LockWidget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LockWidget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockWidget has 28K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of WowKit's written reviews are positive against 56% of LockWidget'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, LockWidget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WowKit | LockWidget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowkit-creative-widgets/id1618401777/reviews) | **[4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.7% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 394 MB | 339 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) | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) |

## 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


### LockWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your device's lock screen with a wide variety of customizable widgets and HD wallpapers. Add dynamic elements like weather, photos, health trackers, and even interactive pixel pets. Create unique themes and launch apps directly from your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Weather and health tracking widgets, Interactive pixel pet widgets, Couple widgets for anniversaries, Live GIF widgets, App launcher widgets, HD lock screen wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Christmas | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Cute and fun widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Widgets not working properly
- 🐛 Inaccurate battery/weather widgets
- 🐛 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not appearing on lock screen
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Redirecting issues when trying to use widgets

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to customize widget placements
- Improve widget stability and accuracy
- Add more nature/minimalist wallpaper options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WowKit free?

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

### Is LockWidget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WowKit or LockWidget?

LockWidget is rated higher. WowKit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while LockWidget averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

### Do WowKit or LockWidget have ads?

Both WowKit and LockWidget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WowKit or LockWidget?

WowKit ships an update every 10 days, and LockWidget fortnightly. Most recently, WowKit was updated on September 24, 2026 and LockWidget 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.*