# Flop vs Locknload

The clearest difference is ads: Locknload at none against Flop's shown. Locknload also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Flop's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and ratings volume (312 vs 73). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Locknload sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Flop against 4.5 for Locknload. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 312 and 73 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Flop's written reviews are positive against 50% of Locknload's.

Flop ships an update every 2 months, Locknload weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flop | Locknload |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flop-ios-17-screen-widgets/id1641683384/reviews) | **[4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknload-lock-screen-widgets/id6443404033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **312** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 187 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [SPNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573018382) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### Flop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flop-ios-17-screen-widgets/id1641683384)

This app offers interactive widgets and mini-games designed for stress relief. Users can interact with a character through poking, flipping, and feeding, which increases the character's stress level while providing a de-stressing experience for the user. Access all features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Interactive character torment, Home screen widgets for instant fidgeting, Stress-relieving mini-games, Anger bar progression, Daily interaction reminders, Lifetime license for all features

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Widgets | $0.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $3.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Widgets | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning professions
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Useful for storage problems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitched and stayed red
- 💰 Not worth the money
- 👎 Terrible customization
- 👎 No color filter
- 👎 Opacity cannot be changed

**Reported bugs**

- App stayed red
- App not working
- Cannot get into the app

**Requested features**

- Add more free items
- More customization options
- Color filter
- Adjustable opacity


### Locknload

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknload-lock-screen-widgets/id6443404033)

Customize your phone's lock screen with custom launchers. Create shortcuts to any app or website using your own names and icons. Launch directly from your lock screen with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Custom app launchers, Web URL shortcuts, Customizable icons and names, Launch from lock screen, Supports custom app schemes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime Reference | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flop free?

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

### Is Locknload free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flop or Locknload?

Locknload is rated higher. Flop averages 4.4 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while Locknload averages 4.5 from 73 ratings.

### Do Flop or Locknload have ads?

Flop shows ads; Locknload does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flop or Locknload?

Flop ships an update every 2 months, and Locknload weekly. Most recently, Flop was updated on September 17, 2026 and Locknload on September 6, 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.*