Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow vs App Launcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
App Launcher
Create custom widgets for your iOS lock screen to launch your favorite apps, websites, or shortcuts instantly. Personalize icons, titles, and colors for a unique experience.
- iOS 16/17 lock screen widgets
- Launch apps, websites, and shortcuts
- Customizable icons and titles
- Group management
- Home screen widgets
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App Launcher is an iOS 16/17 lock screens widget. You can add any app on the lock screen and launch it instantly with just one touch. It perfectly supports various Apps, Websites, Shortcuts & custom URL Scheme Features: - Hot Apps, Apple Apps, Settings Apps Collection. - Custom URL Scheme - Custom Icon Title, Foreground Color, Background Color - Add Home Screens Widget - Home Screen Launchpad Widget - Powerful Web Apps - Support Group Management In-app Purchase information - Lifetime subscription: $29.99 - Auto-renew: 1 Week($1.99), 1 Month($4.99), 6 Months($19.99) - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Term: https://sites.google.com/view/tmscallblocker/term Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/tmscallblocker/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow at 4.7 against App Launcher's 1.0. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and App 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 Launcher Widgets LockFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow ships an update fortnightly, App Launcher every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow | App Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andres Piza Buckmann | TOMOSIA VIET NAM COMPANY 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
App Launcher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow
- Unlimited access$2.991 Month
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Unlimited access$5.99
- Unlimited access$32.99
- Unlimited access$41.99
App Launcher
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Six Months$19.996 Months
- Life time$29.99
Questions
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