Comparison

Lock Screen Widgets Live vs HortiWise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lock Screen Widgets Live

Customize your device's lock screen with quick access to your favorite apps, calendar events, fitness tracking, and countdowns. Create personalized launchers and docks for seamless interaction without unlocking your phone.

Highlights
  • Customizable app launchers and docks
  • Live Activity widgets with Dynamic Island support
  • Calendar and event countdown widgets
  • Pedometer for daily step tracking
  • System controls for iOS 18+
  • Multiple design presets and fine-tuning options
Features
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Keep favorite apps and everyday information within reach. Build a Lock Screen that works for you with app shortcuts, a calendar, a pedometer and an event countdown. App Launcher — your favorites together • Collect favorite apps and tap to open them. • Touch and hold icons to reorder them, or remove apps you no longer need. • Browse the catalog or search the App Store. Set up personal launchers with a named Apple Shortcut or a supported app URL. App Dock — up to 10 apps on your Lock Screen • Show app shortcuts as a Live Activity, with Dynamic Island access on supported iPhones. • Show or hide app names, choose grayscale icons and adjust padding. • Choose system, translucent or solid backgrounds and adjust background opacity. • Reorder or remove apps in either the Launcher or App Dock preview. Tap Update App Dock to apply changes to your running Dock. • Save different app lists, orders and appearances as Dock profiles. Create, duplicate, rename and switch profiles for different parts of your day. • Apply Standard, Minimal, Monochrome or Spacious design presets, then fine-tune the appearance. • Adjust Dock styles while the preview stays visible at the top. Scroll through the options and apply your changes with the button at the bottom. System controls — quicker access on iOS 18 or later • Add controls to open App Dock settings, start or update your selected Dock, or apply a saved profile. • Use them in Control Center, supported Lock Screen controls or the Action button on supported iPhones. • Controls open this app to apply changes; unlocking may be required. Lock Screen launcher widgets • Add circular or rectangular app shortcuts. • On iOS 17 or later, choose a default app from inside the app, or select a different app for each widget in the Lock Screen editor. • On iOS 16, use the existing individual app shortcut widgets. Calendar — today and the weeks around it • See today's weekday and date in a circular widget. • Choose 3 or 4 rows for the rectangular calendar. • Pick the row containing today to show more of the past or upcoming weeks. • Settings save automatically, with a preview as you make changes. Pedometer — follow your daily movement • Check steps, progress toward your goal and distance. • Set a daily step goal and choose kilometers or miles. • Refresh in the app and check the last update time. On iOS 17 or later, you can also tap the pedometer widget to refresh. Countdown — keep important dates in sight • Save an event name and date, then see the days remaining or elapsed in a widget. • Use it for anniversaries, trips or other dates you want to remember. Illustrated help, inside the app Find visual instructions for adding widgets and using each feature. Search the guides even offline. The app supports 12 languages. Good to know • Steps require Motion & Fitness permission. iOS controls when widgets refresh automatically. • App Store search does not identify installed apps. Launch support varies by app, and opening may pass through this app or Shortcuts. • A Dock session can stay active for up to 8 hours and remain on the Lock Screen for up to 4 more hours. It may end sooner. Optional renewal works while this app is open; start the Dock again if it ends.

About

HortiWise

Features
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HortiWise is your daily garden companion — making plant care simple, personal, and joyful. Every morning, get a personalized garden plan based on YOUR plants and real weather. No more guessing when to water or what to do in your garden. ■ WHAT HORTIWISE DOES FOR YOU • DAILY GARDEN PLAN — Wake up to 2–3 simple garden tasks, personalized by your plants and local weather • WATERING REMINDERS — Never forget to water again. Smart reminders based on plant type, weather, and season • PLANT IDENTIFICATION — Snap a photo and instantly identify any plant. Build your plant collection effortlessly • GARDEN JOURNAL — Track your plants' growth with photos and notes. A beautiful timeline of your garden journey • PLANT HEALTH CHECK — Spot problems early with AI-powered plant health analysis • WEATHER-GUIDED CARE — Frost alert? Heat wave? Get timely advice to protect your plants ■ WHY HORTIWISE • Simple & Easy — Designed to be effortless. No complex menus or hidden features • Personalized — Every suggestion is based on YOUR plants and YOUR local weather • Private — Your garden data stays on your device. No account required • For Every Gardener — Whether you have a backyard, balcony, or a few indoor plants, HortiWise adapts to your space ■ WHAT GARDENERS SAY "HortiWise makes gardening so easy. I just open the app and know exactly what to do today." Start your garden journey today — download HortiWise and let your plants guide you. --- HortiWise offers an optional premium subscription for unlimited AI plant identification and advanced care features. Privacy Policy: https://ppfactory.github.io/2026/07/08/HortiWisePrivacyPolicy Terms of Service:https://ppfactory.github.io/2026/07/08/HortiWiseUserAgreement

Screenshots

Lock Screen Widgets Live4 screens
HortiWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lock Screen Widgets Live at none against HortiWise's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock Screen Widgets Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and HortiWise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Screen Widgets Live ships an update every 2 weeks, HortiWise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lock Screen Widgets Live versus HortiWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Screen Widgets LiveHortiWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (147 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings147 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonocraftChengdu ppTribe Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lock Screen Widgets Live

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
2 purchases

HortiWise

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Lock Screen Widgets Live free?
Lock Screen Widgets Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HortiWise free?
HortiWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock Screen Widgets Live or HortiWise have ads?
HortiWise shows ads; Lock Screen Widgets Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Lock Screen Widgets Live or HortiWise?
Lock Screen Widgets Live ships an update every 2 weeks, and HortiWise every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lock Screen Widgets Live was updated on November 3, 2026 and HortiWise on November 5, 2026.

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