Comparison

Lock Launcher vs Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lock Launcher

Instantly launch apps, websites, and shortcuts from your lock screen or control center. Customize widgets with tinted icons and access features like camera control and health data with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Control Center integration
  • App and shortcut launching
  • Customizable icons
  • Camera control
  • Health data widgets
  • Dynamic Island features
Features
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No extra redirects—open apps instantly! Lock Launcher is a iOS 26/27 lock screen widget. You can add anything on the lock screen and launch it instantly with just one touch. It perfectly supports various Apps, Websites, Shortcuts and custom URL Scheme. ▶ Featured on the App Store Homepage ◀ ▶ Featured in App Store Trending Searches ◀ ▶ Chosen by over 4 million users ◀ 【iOS 27 Liquid Glass & Control Center & Camera Control & Action Button】 - Quickly launch any Apps, Shortcut, URL Scheme, Webpage, Music, etc., from the Control Center, Lock Screen Button and Action Button, you can also customize the tinted icon beautification, making it both efficient and practical. - Supports quick Camera Control for iPhone 16, allowing for fast one-tap access to any launch actions, such as: scan, payment code, etc. ▶ Featured on App Store Today ◀ 【Features】 - iOS 27 Extra-large Home screen Widget - Minimalist Dumb Phone Launcher Theme & Classic Grid Theme - Control Center Widget - Quick Search to Result Page - Quick Scan QR Code - iOS 17 interactive small widgets 2×2 / 3×3 / 4×4 - Home screen widget with transparent background - Favorites support group management - Auto-refresh Start Live Activity and Dynamic Island with Shortcut Automation - Lock screen Text Widget supports custom Launcher and text - Dynamic Island supports Date and Week - Island CPU, Memory, Refresh Rate, FPS, Download/Upload Speed - Dynamic Island Launcher - Live Activities Launcher - Lock Screen Memo & Clock - Dynamic Island Clock - Dynamic Island Pure Mode for taking screenshot - Health Data: Step / Fitness / Heart Rate - Current weather data - Picture-in-Picture Mode - Music Actions - Dock Transparent Blur Style - NFC action read and write 【Features】 - Hot Apps Collection - Lightning Payment - Dynamic Island Launcher - Home Screen Launchpad Widget - Dynamic Battery Widget - Custom Icons - Custom URL Scheme - Favorite Launchers - Efficient Shortcuts - Powerful Web Apps - Save to Home Screen - Add Home Screen Widgets - One-Click Image - Dynamic Clock Widget - Auto iCloud Backup & Restore - Quick access web page - 15 Pro Action Button 18 - App Clip Encourage us with five stars, More powerful features will be developed. Also, feedback are welcome to tell me on Twitter:@LockLauncherApp / LockLauncherApp@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. * Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current Privacy Policy: https://locklauncher.com/privacy/

About

Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎

Personalize your iPhone's lock screen with hundreds of customizable widget templates. Easily install widgets for time, weather, stocks, health, and more. Enjoy unlimited downloads and always-on display support for compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of widget templates
  • Multiple widget categories
  • Easy one-tap installation
  • Always-on display support
  • Unlimited downloads
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With the release of iOS 16, Apple is finally bringing lock screen widgets for your iPhone. Lock Screen Widgets is a powerful app that lets you personalize your lock screen with hundreds of widget templates. Browse through multiple categories of widgets from the app’s home screen, and install the widgets you like with just a few taps. Installing custom lock screen widgets has never been easier. We have a unique collection of lock screen widgets for categories including time, calendar, weather, stocks, health & fitness, battery, notes and many more. Download the app now and decorate your lock screen like a pro. KEY FEATURES • Easy to install with a few taps. • Huge collection from multiple categories. • Tutorials and walkthroughs to give you a seamless onboarding experience. • Active Widgets section to easily scroll through the widgets that you have already installed. • Unlimited downloads and installations for all the templates. ALWAYS ON SUPPORT Apple is bringing always on display support to their 14 Pro lineup this year. Therefore, users who install the app on an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max with the latest iOS 16 can enjoy the always on widgets on their lock screen. TERMS OF USE https://widgethub.app/terms PRIVACY POLICY https://widgethub.app/privacy

Screenshots

Lock Launcher4 screens
Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lock Launcher and Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Lock Launcher's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎'s. Lock Launcher also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 107). Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock Launcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lock Launcher against 4.7 for Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Launcher has 3.9K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Lock Launcher's written reviews are positive against 33% of Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Launcher ships an update weekly, Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Lock Launcher versus Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock LauncherLock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better4.7 (107 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better107
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#107 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer6X Studio LLCWidgethub Limited

Customer experience

Lock Launcher

All ratings3,915 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews659 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.7%

Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎

All ratings107 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Lock Launcher

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dynamic Island countdown issues
  • Live Activities sometimes stop working
  • Launcher not always appearing on Lock Screen

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to keep Live Activities always on
  • More customization options for Lock Screen widgets
  • Shortcuts integration for automation
  • Transparent background support for iPad

Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lock Launcher

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$1.491 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro (Lifetime)$9.99
  • Pro (Activate)$9.99
1 purchases

Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎

Subscriptions1
  • Lock Screen Widgets Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Lock Launcher free?
Lock Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ free?
Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lock Launcher or Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎?
Lock Launcher is rated higher. Lock Launcher averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ averages 4.7 from 107 ratings.
Do Lock Launcher or Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ have ads?
Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ shows ads; Lock Launcher does not.
Which is updated more often, Lock Launcher or Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎?
Lock Launcher ships an update weekly, and Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ every 4 days. Most recently, Lock Launcher was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets‎‎‏‏‎ on August 4, 2026.

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