# WowKit vs Lock Screen Widget Launcher

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen Widget Launcher at 5.0 against WowKit's 4.3. Lock Screen Widget Launcher also leads on ads (none vs shown). WowKit's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Widget Launcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen Widget Launcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WowKit has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WowKit ships an update every 10 days, Lock Screen Widget Launcher fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WowKit | Lock Screen Widget Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wowkit-creative-widgets/id1618401777/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widget-launcher/id1645544934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 394 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chenzhou Zero Pixel Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501480863) | [METATEC APPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631007170) |

## 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 Widget Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widget-launcher/id1645544934)

Create custom widgets for your device's lock screen. Launch your favorite apps directly from these widgets with a tap. Personalize widget design and access a library of icons.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Launch apps directly from widgets, Widget design customization, Access to 90+ premium icons, iOS 16 widget support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WowKit free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widget Launcher free?

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

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

Lock Screen Widget Launcher is rated higher. WowKit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Lock Screen Widget Launcher averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do WowKit or Lock Screen Widget Launcher have ads?

WowKit shows ads; Lock Screen Widget Launcher does not.

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

WowKit ships an update every 10 days, and Lock Screen Widget Launcher fortnightly. Most recently, WowKit was updated on September 24, 2026 and Lock Screen Widget Launcher on August 13, 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.*