# Widgetal vs Lock Screen Wallpaper

Widgetal and Lock Screen Wallpaper both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Lock Screen Wallpaper's written reviews are positive against 21% of Widgetal's. Lock Screen Wallpaper also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Widgetal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (589 vs 167). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Wallpaper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Widgetal against 4.5 for Lock Screen Wallpaper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 589 and 167 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Widgetal's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lock Screen Wallpaper's.

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, Lock Screen Wallpaper every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetal | Lock Screen Wallpaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932/reviews) | **[4.5 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-wallpapermyscreen/id6443637066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 167 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 356 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhi Sys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776286013) | [闯 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895578602) |

## 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 Wallpaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-wallpapermyscreen/id6443637066)

Create unique lock screens with depth effect wallpapers that place the clock behind your chosen image. Personalize your iPhone's lock and home screens with a curated collection of high-quality, trendy designs. Enjoy a free experience with optional ad-free and membership upgrades.

**Highlights:** Depth effect lock screen wallpaper, Changeable lock screen theme, Clock placement under figure, 4K lock screen wallpaper, Unique wallpaper collection, Full screen preview

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock Screen Wallpaper -Vip | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Wallpapers  -Vip Weekly | $5.49 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetal free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Wallpaper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetal or Lock Screen Wallpaper?

Lock Screen Wallpaper is rated higher. Widgetal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Lock Screen Wallpaper averages 4.5 from 167 ratings.

### Do Widgetal or Lock Screen Wallpaper have ads?

Lock Screen Wallpaper shows ads; Widgetal does not.

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

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lock Screen Wallpaper every 8 days. Most recently, Widgetal was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lock Screen Wallpaper on October 14, 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.*