Comparison

Lock Screen Widgets Live vs Palette

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

Enhance your lock screen with customizable widgets. Track steps with a pedometer, view your calendar at a glance, and launch your favorite apps directly from your lock screen. Personalize your device for quick access to essential information and tools.

Highlights
  • Pedometer with steps, objective, and distance
  • Mini calendar with today highlighted
  • Direct app launching from lock screen
  • Live Activity support for app dock
  • Customizable lock screen widgets
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. 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

Palette

Features
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Palette - Mood Tracker & Journal Understand your feelings, one day at a time. Palette lets you easily connect with your inner world. Log your day's feelings, write down a quick thought, and watch the patterns of your emotions emerge over time – in a simple, beautiful, and focused way. Track in seconds With a few taps, log your mood and add a quick note. No need for lengthy journaling-Palette is designed for real life, not as another task. See the whole picture Palette reveals the links between your mood, your body, and your activities. Discover how your sleep, step count, and stress levels affect how you feel, and identify the patterns that truly matter. AI-powered insights Palette uses AI to provide personalized feedback based on your data, helping you understand why you're feeling a certain way, rather than just noting that you are. On your Home Screen Add Palette widgets to check in quickly or get a pulse on your recent mood trends at a glance, without opening the app. Privacy first, always Your mood is your private space. Palette is built with your privacy in mind-your data remains your own and is never sold or shared. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE Quick one-tap mood logging with a gorgeous color system Daily notes to capture what makes your day unique Home Screen widgets for instant check-ins and mood overview Correlate mood with step count, sleep, and stress (integrated with Health data) AI-generated insights explaining your personal trends Clear calendar and history view of all your entries Weekly and monthly trend charts Dark mode support No ads, no data selling, no third-party trackers DESIGNED FOR YOUR WELLBEING Whether you're seeking ways to manage stress, build greater self-awareness, or simply curious about how your habits impact your emotions, Palette offers a clear and honest reflection-without judgment or complication. It's a tool for understanding, not a source of added pressure. Palette Pro Unlock unlimited history, advanced correlations, and deeper AI insights with Palette Pro. Palette Pro is available as a subscription. Prices may vary by country and will be converted to your local currency. Your subscription will renew automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You'll be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://palettejournal.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://palettejournal.app/privacy-policy Got questions, feedback, or just want to chat? Get in touch with us at viralapp.team@gmail.com

Screenshots

Lock Screen Widgets Live4 screens
Palette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Palette at Free against Lock Screen Widgets Live's $9.99. Lock Screen Widgets Live's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On ads, 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

Palette is free to download; Lock Screen Widgets Live costs $9.99 up front. Lock Screen Widgets Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Palette sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lock Screen Widgets Live versus Palette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Screen Widgets LivePalette
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (146 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings146 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonocraftSkillset Studios, MB

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lock Screen Widgets Live

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

Palette

Subscriptions2
  • Palette Plus • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Palette Plus • Annual3 Days trial$22.001 Year
One-time1
  • Palette Plus • Lifetime$59.00

Questions

Is Lock Screen Widgets Live free?
Lock Screen Widgets Live costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Palette free?
Palette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock Screen Widgets Live or Palette have ads?
Neither Lock Screen Widgets Live nor Palette shows ads.

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