Lock Launcher vs Pho2book
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Lock screen widgets
- Control Center integration
- App and shortcut launching
- Customizable icons
- Camera control
- Health data widgets
- Dynamic Island 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/
Pho2book
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Pho2book is the perfect app for creating beautiful, high-quality photo books that turn your favorite moments into lasting keepsakes. With a simple and seamless experience, Pho2book makes it easy to upload photos directly from your phone and transform them into elegantly crafted photo books. Designed to be timeless and made to last, every book is created to showcase your memories in the best possible way. Whether you’re capturing a family milestone, reliving a special journey, or creating a thoughtful gift, Pho2book delivers professional-quality printing with a refined finish. From everyday moments to life’s biggest celebrations, Pho2book helps you tell your story with style, care, and exceptional quality.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pho2book at none against Lock Launcher's 4. Lock Launcher's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Lock Launcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Pho2book asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lock Launcher ships an update every 9 days, Pho2book every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Launcher | Pho2book |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #162 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 6X Studio LLC | Kiliaro AB |
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
Pho2book
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lock Launcher
- Pro (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Pro (Lifetime)$9.99
- Pro (Activate)$9.99
Pho2book
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lock Launcher free?
Is Pho2book free?
Do Lock Launcher or Pho2book have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lock Launcher or Pho2book?
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