# Lock Screen Widgets 16 vs Lock Screen Widget Launcher

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen Widget Launcher at 5.0 against Lock Screen Widgets 16's 4.5. Lock Screen Widgets 16's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (38 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen Widgets 16 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen Widget Launcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen Widget Launcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen Widgets 16 has 38 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lock Screen Widgets 16 ships an update every 4 days, Lock Screen Widget Launcher fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Widgets 16 | Lock Screen Widget Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-16-widget/id1639076411/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widget-launcher/id1645544934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) | [METATEC APPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631007170) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Lock Screen Widget Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widget-launcher/id1645544934)

Create custom widgets for your device's lock screen. Launch your favorite apps directly from these widgets with a tap. Personalize widget design and access a library of icons.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Launch apps directly from widgets, Widget design customization, Access to 90+ premium icons, iOS 16 widget support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen Widgets 16 free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widget Launcher free?

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

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

Lock Screen Widget Launcher is rated higher. Lock Screen Widgets 16 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Lock Screen Widget Launcher averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen Widgets 16 or Lock Screen Widget Launcher have ads?

Neither Lock Screen Widgets 16 nor Lock Screen Widget Launcher shows ads.

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

Lock Screen Widgets 16 ships an update every 4 days, and Lock Screen Widget Launcher fortnightly. Most recently, Lock Screen Widgets 16 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Lock Screen Widget Launcher on October 6, 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.*