# Lock Screen 27 vs aLock

The clearest difference is ads: aLock at none against Lock Screen 27's shown. Lock Screen 27's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 44%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 32). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and aLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Lock Screen 27 against 4.7 for aLock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Lock Screen 27's written reviews are positive against 44% of aLock's.

Lock Screen 27 ships an update fortnightly, aLock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen 27 | aLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews) | **[4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 231 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233)

Personalize your device's lock screen with custom text, emojis, app shortcuts, and contact links. Access your favorite websites and apps directly from your lock screen. Choose from a variety of icon packs and wallpapers to create a unique look.

**Highlights:** Custom text and emoji, Website and app shortcuts, Contact shortcuts, Icon packs, Wallpapers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget & Aesthetic Wallpapers | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Access | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing
- 👍 Very good
- 💕 Cute
- 🌟 Unique
- 🔓 Solid App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 💰 Too expensive
- 🚫 Useless Application
- 🔒 Free to subscription model
- 🔧 Buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working
- Shortcuts not functioning properly
- Wallpaper selection issues
- Blank icons
- Transition issues when opening shortcuts

**Requested features**

- More aesthetic wallpapers
- Shortcut widgets
- Custom app icons for widgets
- Larger text size
- More than 2 apps per Lock Screen


### aLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alock-app-lock/id1663668785)

Manage your screen time effectively by setting usage limits for apps and automatically restricting them when limits are reached. This app helps users, including children, focus better by blocking distractions and inappropriate content. A free trial is available for premium features.

**Highlights:** Set app usage limits, Automatic app restriction, Manual app restriction/restoration, Focus enhancement for children, Distraction blocking, Free trial for premium features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Lock for 1 week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| App Lock for 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| App Lock Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen 27 free?

Lock Screen 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is aLock free?

aLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen 27 or aLock?

aLock is rated higher. Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while aLock averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen 27 or aLock have ads?

Lock Screen 27 shows ads; aLock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen 27 or aLock?

Lock Screen 27 ships an update fortnightly, and aLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lock Screen 27 was updated on October 28, 2026 and aLock on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*