# LockWidget vs StandBy 27

The clearest difference is monetization model: StandBy 27 at free with in-app purchases against LockWidget's subscription. LockWidget's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 96) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LockWidget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and StandBy 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.5 for LockWidget against 4.5 for StandBy 27. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockWidget has 28K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of LockWidget's written reviews are positive against 33% of StandBy 27's.

LockWidget ships an update fortnightly, StandBy 27 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LockWidget | StandBy 27 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111/reviews) | [4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-27/id6466030489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | **55.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 339 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoCloud Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517288550) | [AI APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697892814) |

## What reviewers say

### LockWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockwidget-lockscreen-themes/id1643112111)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Personalize your device's lock screen with a wide variety of customizable widgets and HD wallpapers. Add dynamic elements like weather, photos, health trackers, and even interactive pixel pets. Create unique themes and launch apps directly from your lock screen.

**Highlights:** Customizable lock screen widgets, Weather and health tracking widgets, Interactive pixel pet widgets, Couple widgets for anniversaries, Live GIF widgets, App launcher widgets, HD lock screen wallpapers

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Christmas | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Cute and fun widgets
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Widgets not working properly
- 🐛 Inaccurate battery/weather widgets
- 🐛 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not appearing on lock screen
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Redirecting issues when trying to use widgets

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to customize widget placements
- Improve widget stability and accuracy
- Add more nature/minimalist wallpaper options


### StandBy 27

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/standby-27/id6466030489)

Personalize your device's home screen and StandBy Mode with a variety of custom widgets. Add shortcuts, display GIFs, create photo slideshows, and get daily motivational quotes. Easy installation guides are provided.

**Highlights:** Home Screen & StandBy Mode Widgets, Shortcut Widget & Icon Changer, GIF Selector, Photo Widget Slideshow, Quotes Widget, Wallpaper Collections

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StandBy 17 One Week Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| StandBy 17 Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LockWidget free?

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

### Is StandBy 27 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LockWidget or StandBy 27?

LockWidget and StandBy 27 are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28K and 96 ratings respectively.

### Do LockWidget or StandBy 27 have ads?

Both LockWidget and StandBy 27 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LockWidget or StandBy 27?

LockWidget ships an update fortnightly, and StandBy 27 every 4 weeks. Most recently, LockWidget was updated on October 17, 2026 and StandBy 27 on October 16, 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.*