Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow4 screens
App Launcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow versus App Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Launcher Widgets LockFlowApp Launcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Piza BuckmannTOMOSIA 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

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
4 purchases

App Launcher

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Six Months$19.996 Months
One-time1
  • Life time$29.99

Questions

Is Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow free?
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Launcher free?
App Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or App Launcher?
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow is rated higher. Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while App Launcher averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or App Launcher have ads?
Neither Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow nor App Launcher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow or App Launcher?
Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow ships an update fortnightly, and App Launcher every 9 days. Most recently, Lock Launcher Widgets LockFlow was updated on November 7, 2026 and App Launcher on November 4, 2026.

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