# Widgets for LockScreen vs Universal Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Widget at 4.4 against Widgets for LockScreen's 4.0. Universal Widget also leads on ratings volume (158 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgets for LockScreen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Universal Widget sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Widget has 158 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Widgets for LockScreen ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets for LockScreen | Universal Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-lockscreen/id1628785587/reviews) | **[4.4 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-widget/id1634045909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **158** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetaProject, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478508092) | [Zachary Furmanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777119907) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets for LockScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-lockscreen/id1628785587)

Enhance your iPhone's lock screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Add app launchers, contact shortcuts, countdowns, clocks, calendars, weather, fitness trackers, financial data, motivational quotes, language learning tools, and system information.

**Highlights:** App Launcher widgets, Contact shortcuts, Event countdowns, Customizable clock styles, Calendar and weather displays, Fitness and financial data, Motivational quotes and language learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $18.99 | per year |


### Universal Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-widget/id1634045909)

Personalize your device's lock screen with a variety of informative and useful widgets. Choose from pre-made options or create your own custom widgets with unique information.

**Highlights:** Word Of The Day widget, Daily Countdown widget, Battery level widget, Custom Text widget, Build your own widget, Lock screen customization

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Donation | $19.99 | one-time |
| Massive Donation | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets for LockScreen free?

Widgets for LockScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgets for LockScreen or Universal Widget?

Universal Widget is rated higher. Widgets for LockScreen averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Widget averages 4.4 from 158 ratings.

### Do Widgets for LockScreen or Universal Widget have ads?

Neither Widgets for LockScreen nor Universal Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets for LockScreen or Universal Widget?

Widgets for LockScreen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widgets for LockScreen was updated on September 8, 2026 and Universal Widget 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.*