# Widgetal vs Lock Screen Widget Box

The clearest difference is rating: Widgetal at 4.4 against Lock Screen Widget Box's 1.0. Widgetal also leads on ratings volume (591 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months and Lock Screen Widget Box sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetal has 591 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, Lock Screen Widget Box fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetal | Lock Screen Widget Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (591 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widget-box/id1641624144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **591** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 356 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhi Sys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776286013) | [Button digital technology co.,ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641624146) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932)

Customize your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island with a vast collection of widgets and exclusive themes. Enjoy iOS 26-optimized designs, real-time data, and depth effect wallpapers for a stylish and functional experience.

**Highlights:** iOS 26 Exclusive Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Dynamic Island & Live Activities, iOS 26 Lock Screen Widgets, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Customizable App Icons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarter member | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Year VIP (3 day free） | $6.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Welcome | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Week VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Year member | $19.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| permanent member | $12.99 | one-time |


### Lock Screen Widget Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widget-box/id1641624144)

Personalize your phone's lock screen with custom widgets and depth effects. Display photos, customize fonts, and get quick access to information like weather, battery, and calendar events.

**Highlights:** Personalize lock screen, Custom widgets, Depth effect, Display favorite photos, Customize font styles, Quick info overview

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Three Months Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| one year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetal free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widget Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetal or Lock Screen Widget Box?

Widgetal is rated higher. Widgetal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 591 ratings, while Lock Screen Widget Box averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Widgetal or Lock Screen Widget Box have ads?

Neither Widgetal nor Lock Screen Widget Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetal or Lock Screen Widget Box?

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lock Screen Widget Box fortnightly. Most recently, Widgetal was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lock Screen Widget Box on November 3, 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.*