# Widgetal vs Locky

The clearest difference is ads: Widgetal at none against Locky's shown. Widgetal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Locky's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 21%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Locky sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Locky. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 589 and 497 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Widgetal's written reviews are positive against 55% of Locky's.

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, Locky every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetal | Locky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932/reviews) | **[4.5 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 497 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 356 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhi Sys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776286013) | [RAMAN LAPATKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648910042) |

## 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 |


### Locky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170)

Personalize your iPhone's lock screen with stunning depth effect wallpapers and customizable clock styles. Automatically update your background daily or hourly to keep your device looking fresh and unique. Easy to use for all iOS users.

**Highlights:** Depth effect wallpapers, Customizable clock styles, Personal message addition, Automatic wallpaper changes, Live wallpapers added weekly, Dynamic themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetal free?

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

### Is Locky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widgetal or Locky?

Locky is rated higher. Widgetal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Locky averages 4.5 from 497 ratings.

### Do Widgetal or Locky have ads?

Locky shows ads; Widgetal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetal or Locky?

Widgetal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Locky every 2 months. Most recently, Widgetal was updated on September 21, 2026 and Locky on September 21, 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.*