# Firefly vs Lock Screen 27

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock Screen 27 at 71% against Firefly's 0%. Lock Screen 27 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 2). Firefly's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firefly sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen 27 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Firefly's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lock Screen 27's.

Firefly ships an update every 6 days, Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firefly | Lock Screen 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefly-charging-animation/id1629352979/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mai Pham Thi Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629352981) | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) |

## What reviewers say

### Firefly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefly-charging-animation/id1629352979)

Personalize your iPhone's charging screen with a wide variety of animated themes and sounds. Customize your experience with flexible settings and enjoy a unique visual display while your device powers up.

**Highlights:** Set charging animations, Multiple animation themes, Customizable animation sounds, Flexible settings, Detailed setup guide, Personalized charging experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Battery Access Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub Firefly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Sub Firefly | $9.99 | per month |
| Battery Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Sub Firefly | $34.99 | per year |


### Lock Screen 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233)

Personalize your device's lock screen with custom text, emojis, app shortcuts, and contact links. Access your favorite websites and apps directly from your lock screen. Choose from a variety of icon packs and wallpapers to create a unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom text and emoji, Website and app shortcuts, Contact shortcuts, Icon packs, Wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget & Aesthetic Wallpapers | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 👍 Very good
- 💕 Cute
- 🌟 Unique
- 🔓 Solid App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Too expensive
- 🚫 Useless Application
- 🔒 Free to subscription model
- 🔧 Buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working
- Shortcuts not functioning properly
- Wallpaper selection issues
- Blank icons
- Transition issues when opening shortcuts

**Requested features**

- More aesthetic wallpapers
- Shortcut widgets
- Custom app icons for widgets
- Larger text size
- More than 2 apps per Lock Screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firefly free?

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

### Is Lock Screen 27 free?

Lock Screen 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Firefly or Lock Screen 27?

Lock Screen 27 is rated higher. Firefly averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Firefly or Lock Screen 27 have ads?

Both Firefly and Lock Screen 27 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Firefly or Lock Screen 27?

Firefly ships an update every 6 days, and Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. Most recently, Firefly was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lock Screen 27 on October 29, 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.*