Comparison

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow vs SOW AR

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

This app lets you add interactive shortcuts and actions directly to your Lock Screen. Execute Siri Shortcuts, open apps, or launch custom URLs with a single tap. It supports up to eight widgets, including Focus Widgets that change based on your Focus Modes.

Highlights
  • Interactive Lock Screen widgets
  • Execute Siri Shortcuts
  • Open apps and URL schemes
  • Customizable widget symbols
  • Focus Widgets for dynamic changes
  • Action Button support for iPhone 15
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

SOW AR

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SOW AR is a geospatial augmented reality app that features a large female pig (SOW) appearing in several specific locations in England. In those location you will be able to see SOW appearing in AR on your phone screen. Use the app to learn more about the key players in the industrial pork supply chain and about how industrial pig farming works in the UK.

Screenshots

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow4 screens
SOW AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOW AR at none against Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow's 5. SOW AR also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SOW AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow ships an update fortnightly, SOW AR daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow versus SOW AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Launcher Widgets LockFlowSOW AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Piza BuckmannGREENPEACE UK LIMITED

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

SOW AR

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
None

SOW AR

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 SOW AR free?
SOW AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or SOW AR have ads?
Neither Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow nor SOW AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or SOW AR?
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow ships an update fortnightly, and SOW AR daily. Most recently, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow was updated on November 7, 2026 and SOW AR on November 4, 2026.

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