# DuoTheme vs Lock Screen Widgets 16

The clearest difference is ads: Lock Screen Widgets 16 at none against DuoTheme's shown. Lock Screen Widgets 16 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). DuoTheme's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 38). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DuoTheme sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen Widgets 16 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen Widgets 16 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DuoTheme has 206 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of DuoTheme's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lock Screen Widgets 16's.

DuoTheme ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock Screen Widgets 16 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DuoTheme | Lock Screen Widgets 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duotheme-foldable-wallpaper/id1638678612/reviews) | **[4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-16-widget/id1639076411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 318 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXELSPARK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775704733) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## What reviewers say

### DuoTheme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duotheme-foldable-wallpaper/id1638678612)

Personalize your phone's appearance with a vast collection of icons, themes, and widgets. Easily customize app icons, wallpapers, and lock screens for a unique aesthetic. Offers a one-click setup for quick and effortless style transformations.

**Highlights:** 5000+ icons, 500+ themes, 500+ widgets, iOS 16 lock screen widgets, Customizable app icons, One-click theme setup, Aesthetic wallpapers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Fun Camera support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium_weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| premium_weekly_free_trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pet Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per month |
| premium_monthly_free_trial | $14.99 | per month |
| Pet Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lock Screen Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Widgets | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| pet_common_props | $0.99 | one-time |
| pet_advanced_props | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


### Lock Screen Widgets 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-16-widget/id1639076411)

Personalize your phone's lock and home screens with a variety of customizable widgets. Choose from dynamic icons, quick launchers, calendars, clocks, and more. Easily create unique designs with an intuitive editor and access over 200 lock screen widgets and wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Dynamic icons, Quick launcher, Countdown timers, Battery widgets, Calendar widgets, HD lock screen wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Widget Quarterly VIP | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Widget Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DuoTheme free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widgets 16 free?

Lock Screen Widgets 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DuoTheme or Lock Screen Widgets 16?

Lock Screen Widgets 16 is rated higher. DuoTheme averages 4.2 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets 16 averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.

### Do DuoTheme or Lock Screen Widgets 16 have ads?

DuoTheme shows ads; Lock Screen Widgets 16 does not.

### Which is updated more often, DuoTheme or Lock Screen Widgets 16?

DuoTheme ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lock Screen Widgets 16 every 4 days. Most recently, DuoTheme was updated on September 27, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets 16 on September 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.*