Comparison

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow vs Lock launcher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow

Access your favorite shortcuts and apps directly from your Lock Screen with interactive widgets. Execute Siri Shortcuts, open apps, or custom URLs with a single tap. Automate tasks and streamline your workflow.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts execution
  • App launching
  • Custom URL schemes
  • Focus Mode widget switching
  • Action Button support
Features
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Your shortcuts on your Lock Screen. LockFlow is an app that allows you to set quick actions always available with one tap from your Lock Screen. You can execute shortcuts from the Shortcuts app, open apps with App Launchers, open custom URL Schemes or create folders. You can have up to 8 widgets in the Lock Screen thanks to interactive widgets. Run any Siri Shortcuts you created in the Shortcuts app. Being able to set shortcuts on your Lock Screen is super useful: ⁃ Run home automations with one tap ⁃ Open an alternative camera app ⁃ Get directions to a specific place ⁃ Send a message to someone you frequently text ⁃ Start playing your latest favorite podcast ⁃ Leverage all your existing shortcuts by making them easily accessible - Support for the Action Button on iPhone 15 models - Control widgets work in Control Center and on the Lock Screen Configuring LockFlow is a super simple 3 step process. 1. Just set the exact name of the shortcut you want to run. 2. Add a symbol that will be visible on the Lock Screen 3. Add that widget in the Lock Screen Do it from the Lock Screen, Do it with LockFlow FOCUS WIDGETS Focus Widgets allows you to have more than four widgets in the Lock Screen. By using Focus Modes you can change the widgets of your Lock Screen automatically when you set a Focus Mode or when you don't have one active. Note: The app is free to download and use, but some features may require premium access. Terms and Conditions: https://www.andrespiza.com/apps/lockflow/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.andrespiza.com/apps/lockflow/privacy-policy/

About

Lock launcher

Personalize your iOS lock screen with custom widgets to launch your favorite apps and perform quick actions. Add frequently used applications, payment codes, and more for instant access. Create a unique and luxurious look for your device.

Highlights
  • Launch apps from lock screen
  • Personalized lock screen widgets
  • Quick payment access
  • Widget group management
  • iCloud data backup
  • Massive app search
  • Customizable icons
Features
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Put your favorite apps and actions within easy reach from your Lock Screen. On iOS 16 or later, launch any app with a single tap and create a personalized Lock Screen with stylish widgets. You can also build medium and large Home Screen widgets with layouts including 3 × 3, 4 × 4, 5 × 5, 1 × 4, 2 × 4, and more. FEATURES QUICK APP LAUNCHING Open apps such as TikTok, YouTube, Google, Telegram, and Facebook with one tap. PAYMENT TOOLS Quickly open payment codes, scanners, and other payment actions. WIDGET GROUPS AND iCloud BACKUP Organize Lock Screen widgets into groups and switch between them with one tap. Back up group data to iCloud so it remains available when you move to a new phone. LARGE APP LIBRARY Search a broad catalog of apps and filter results by country. CUSTOM ICONS Automatically enhance icons with one tap, or choose an image from your photo library and crop it. ADVANCED ACTIONS • Run Shortcuts • Open websites and web apps • Use custom URL schemes Make your Lock Screen work your way and discover more creative ways to launch what you use most. Enjoying the app? Leave us a rating. More features are in development.

Screenshots

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow4 screens
Lock launcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow at none against Lock launcher's shown. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 7). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lock launcher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow against 4.7 for Lock launcher. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow has 1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow's written reviews are positive against 75% of Lock launcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock launcher every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow versus Lock launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Launcher Widgets LockFlowLock launcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Piza BuckmannErxiangHeyi Information

Customer experience

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow

All ratings1,023 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.3%

Lock launcher

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets disappearing after app updates
  • Compatibility issues with certain apps
  • Inability to find some apps in the selection list

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for custom URL schemes
  • Allow shortcuts to run without opening Shortcuts app
  • Add option to remove widget background
  • Improve compatibility with more apps

Lock launcher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Unlimited access$5.99
  • Unlimited access$32.99
  • Unlimited access$41.99
1 purchases

Lock launcher

One-time1
  • LifeTime$1.99

Questions

Is Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow free?
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock launcher free?
Lock launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or Lock launcher?
Lock launcher is rated higher. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Lock launcher averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or Lock launcher have ads?
Lock launcher shows ads; Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or Lock launcher?
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lock launcher every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lock launcher on November 3, 2026.

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