# Lock Screen 26 vs Timer App Blocker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock Screen 26 at 71% against Timer App Blocker's 20%. Lock Screen 26 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 27). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Screen 26 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Timer App Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen 26 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 26 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Lock Screen 26's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer App Blocker's.

Lock Screen 26 ships an update fortnightly, Timer App Blocker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen 26 | Timer App Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-26-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews)** | [3.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-app-blocker-lock-apps/id6476863110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 234 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) | [淼 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637045663) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Screen 26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-26-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


### Timer App Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-app-blocker-lock-apps/id6476863110)

Secure your device with an intelligent app locker. Protect personal privacy, prevent data leaks, and manage children's screen time. Enhance security with a digital password and prevent accidental deletions or unauthorized in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** App privacy protection, Parental screen time control, Digital password security, Data protection against deletion, Consumer supervision for purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited time free membership | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen 26 free?

Lock Screen 26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timer App Blocker free?

Timer App Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lock Screen 26 or Timer App Blocker?

Lock Screen 26 is rated higher. Lock Screen 26 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Timer App Blocker averages 3.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Lock Screen 26 or Timer App Blocker have ads?

Both Lock Screen 26 and Timer App Blocker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Screen 26 or Timer App Blocker?

Lock Screen 26 ships an update fortnightly, and Timer App Blocker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Lock Screen 26 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timer App Blocker on August 29, 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.*