# Lock Screen 27 vs CounterSpeech

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CounterSpeech at none against Lock Screen 27's 2. CounterSpeech also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Lock Screen 27's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. CounterSpeech asks for nothing beyond the download.

CounterSpeech holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lock Screen 27 ships an update fortnightly, CounterSpeech every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Screen 27 | CounterSpeech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-27-top-widgets/id1641143233/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterspeech/id6803643910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 231 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Appchi LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716729189) | [Israel Justice Organization Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803643913) |

## 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


### CounterSpeech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterspeech/id6803643910)

This app assists users in identifying and countering online misinformation. It leverages AI to generate personalized draft responses, reflecting your unique writing style, for constructive participation in digital discussions. All suggested replies are subject to your review and editing before publication.

**Highlights:** Identify misinformation, AI-generated draft responses, Personalized writing style, User review and editing, Constructive online participation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Screen 27 free?

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

### Is CounterSpeech free?

CounterSpeech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

CounterSpeech is rated higher. Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while CounterSpeech averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Lock Screen 27 shows ads; CounterSpeech does not.

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

Lock Screen 27 ships an update fortnightly, and CounterSpeech every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lock Screen 27 was updated on October 30, 2026 and CounterSpeech on October 23, 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.*