# Lock Screen Widgets 16 vs Standby Themes 17

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Standby Themes 17 at 100% against Lock Screen Widgets 16's 50%. Standby Themes 17 also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Lock Screen Widgets 16's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Standby Themes 17 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Standby Themes 17 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Lock Screen Widgets 16's written reviews are positive against 100% of Standby Themes 17's.

Lock Screen Widgets 16 ships an update every 4 days, Standby Themes 17 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen Widgets 16 | Standby Themes 17 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-16-widget/id1639076411/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-themes-17/id6447430749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 539 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) | [思杰 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679499841) |

## 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 |


### Standby Themes 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-themes-17/id6447430749)

Personalize your mobile home screen with a wide variety of creative widgets and themes. Features include zodiac pets, period reminders, mood tracking on Dynamic Island, and stylish watch dials. Integrates with HealthKit for step tracking.

**Highlights:** Universal widgets, Dynamic Island & Peninsula support, Zodiac pet countdowns, Menstrual period reminders, Mood tracking on Dynamic Island, Apple Watch dial customization, HealthKit integration for step data

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgets for 1month | $0.99 | per month |
| Widgetanimation for week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgets for 3month | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Widgets for 1year | $3.99 | per year |
| VIP  for lifetime | $6.99 | 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 Standby Themes 17 free?

Standby Themes 17 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen Widgets 16 or Standby Themes 17?

Standby Themes 17 is rated higher. Lock Screen Widgets 16 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Standby Themes 17 averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen Widgets 16 or Standby Themes 17 have ads?

Standby Themes 17 shows ads; Lock Screen Widgets 16 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen Widgets 16 or Standby Themes 17?

Lock Screen Widgets 16 ships an update every 4 days, and Standby Themes 17 every 9 days. Most recently, Lock Screen Widgets 16 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Standby Themes 17 on October 14, 2026.

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