# Lock Launcher vs Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers at freemium against Lock Launcher's subscription. Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Lock Launcher's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 47) and chart position (#124 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Launcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lock Launcher against 4.6 for Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Launcher has 3.9K ratings behind it against 47, 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 100% of Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers's.

Lock Launcher ships an update weekly, Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Launcher | Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher-launch-apps/id1636719674/reviews)** | [4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallify-lock-screen-wallpapers/id6444838009/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [6X Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/888749139) | [Niels van Straaten](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592659282) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-launcher-launch-apps/id1636719674)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro (Activate) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
- 🚀 Efficient use of Live Activities
- 💡 Innovative app launcher on Lock Screen
- 🤩 Lots of free features
- 🔥 Great for power users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Needs to be reopened periodically
- 🤔 Confusing setup for some users
- 🤖 Lacks support for certain apps

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallify-lock-screen-wallpapers/id6444838009)

Discover and customize your iPhone's Lock & Home Screen with a vast collection of unique depth wallpapers. Browse an ever-growing library of stunning visuals, including Dual and Dynamic Island styles, to personalize your device.

**Highlights:** Depth wallpapers for iOS 16, Unique browsing experience, Constantly updated collection, Dual and Dynamic Island styles, Downloaded wallpapers list, Lock & Home Screen customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.49 | per year |
| Lifetime Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Launcher free?

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

### Is Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Launcher or Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers?

Lock Launcher is rated higher. Lock Launcher averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.

### Do Lock Launcher or Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers have ads?

Neither Lock Launcher nor Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Launcher or Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers?

Lock Launcher ships an update weekly, and Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers every 5 days. Most recently, Lock Launcher was updated on September 28, 2026 and Wallify Lock Screen Wallpapers on July 18, 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.*