Comparison

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow vs Lock Widget

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 Widget

Create and display sticky notes directly on your iOS lock screen. Customize fonts and add reminders or badges to your notes for quick access. This app allows for easy note-taking without unlocking your device.

Highlights
  • Lock screen widget support
  • Customizable fonts
  • Note creation
  • Reminder functionality
  • Badge display
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iOS16 lock screen widget sticky note app. You can easily write notes on the lock screen. Please try it. - Supports all types of lock screen widgets - Rich font customization - Notes, reminders, badges... and so on...

Screenshots

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow4 screens
Lock Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Widget at none against Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow's 6. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lock Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow has 1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lock Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock Widget every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow versus Lock Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Launcher Widgets LockFlowLock Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Piza BuckmannFugaPiyo Inc.

Customer experience

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow

All ratings1,022 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.3%

Lock Widget

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Unlimited accessFree
  • Unlimited access$5.99
  • Unlimited access$32.99
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  • Unlimited access$41.99
None

Lock Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow free?
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Widget free?
Lock Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or Lock Widget?
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow is rated higher. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Lock Widget averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or Lock Widget have ads?
Lock Widget shows ads; Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or Lock Widget?
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lock Widget every 8 months. Most recently, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lock Widget on September 22, 2026.

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