# Flop vs Locky

Flop and Locky both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Flop's written reviews are positive against 55% of Locky's. Locky's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Locky sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.4 for Flop against 4.5 for Locky. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 312 and 497 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Flop's written reviews are positive against 55% of Locky's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flop | Locky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flop-ios-17-screen-widgets/id1641683384/reviews) | **[4.5 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 312 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 187 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573018382) | [RAMAN LAPATKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648910042) |

## 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


### Locky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170)

Personalize your iPhone's lock screen with stunning depth effect wallpapers and customizable clock styles. Automatically update your background daily or hourly to keep your device looking fresh and unique. Easy to use for all iOS users.

**Highlights:** Depth effect wallpapers, Customizable clock styles, Personal message addition, Automatic wallpaper changes, Live wallpapers added weekly, Dynamic themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flop free?

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

### Is Locky free?

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

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

Locky is rated higher. Flop averages 4.4 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while Locky averages 4.5 from 497 ratings.

### Do Flop or Locky have ads?

Both Flop and Locky show ads.

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

Flop ships an update every 2 months, and Locky every 2 months. Most recently, Flop was updated on September 17, 2026 and Locky on September 21, 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.*