Comparison

LockStart vs Widgets For Lock Screen

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

Head to head
About

LockStart

Features
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The new iOS16 lock screen widget allows you to launch any application from the lock screen with one click. Create your own personalized lock screen. Cool and beautiful widgets add a sense of luxury to the monotonous lock screen. Come and add frequently used applications to your lock screen page! special function: - Quickly open Apps One-click to open TikTok, YouTube, Google, Facebook, etc. - Extremely fast payment Support payment code, collection code, scan, etc. -customize Support Shortcuts Support web page access, rich ecosystem of Web Apps Support custom URL Scheme - Diversified lock screen widgets Support search, one-click switching More ways to play, come and play your creative operation! If you like this app, please don't forget to encourage us, more functions are being developed one after another...

About

Widgets For Lock Screen

Enhance your iOS device with customizable widgets directly on your lock screen. Launch your favorite apps with a single tap without unlocking your phone. This app offers a streamlined and elegant way to access essential functions.

Highlights
  • Customizable lock screen widgets
  • Quick-launch access to favorite apps
  • One-tap launch functionality
  • Support for major applications
  • Minimalist and elegant UI design
Features
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Streamline your iOS experience with our innovative Lock Screen Widgets Launcher. This sleek app revolutionizes how you interact with your device, bringing unprecedented convenience right to your lock screen. Key Features: - Customizable lock screen widgets for quick-launch access to your favorite apps - Support for all major popular applications - One-tap launch functionality from your lock screen - Minimalist, elegant UI design that enhances your device's aesthetic Our Lock Screen Widget Launcher transforms your lock screen into a powerful command center. With just a single touch, instantly access your most-used apps without the need to unlock your device or navigate through pages of icons. Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, this app combines practicality with style. Customize your lock screen to reflect your personal preferences and daily needs, making your iOS device more functional and visually appealing than ever before. Experience the perfect blend of utility and design with our Lock Screen Widget Launcher – where convenience meets elegance on your iOS lock screen.

Screenshots

LockStart4 screens
Widgets For Lock Screen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Widgets For Lock Screen at none against LockStart's 1. LockStart's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. LockStart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Widgets For Lock Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LockStart ships an update every 6 days, Widgets For Lock Screen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LockStart versus Widgets For Lock Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockStartWidgets For Lock Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer田 陈新雨 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LockStart

One-time1
  • Pro Premium Member$1.99
None

Widgets For Lock Screen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockStart free?
LockStart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widgets For Lock Screen free?
Widgets For Lock Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LockStart or Widgets For Lock Screen have ads?
Neither LockStart nor Widgets For Lock Screen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LockStart or Widgets For Lock Screen?
LockStart ships an update every 6 days, and Widgets For Lock Screen every 2 weeks. Most recently, LockStart was updated on November 3, 2026 and Widgets For Lock Screen on October 30, 2026.

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