# Magic Locker vs DIY Widgets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Locker at 100% against DIY Widgets's 8%. Magic Locker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). DIY Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Locker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and DIY Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Locker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DIY Widgets has 170 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Magic Locker's written reviews are positive against 8% of DIY Widgets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Locker | DIY Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-locker-screen-master/id1670810245/reviews)** | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-widgets-color-lock-screen/id6443555781/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 19 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [彩群 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606180562) | [Mobile Smart Growth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646587126) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-locker-screen-master/id1670810245)

This app helps you control your screen time by locking access to other applications. It's useful for protecting privacy, reducing distractions, and managing children's phone usage. Features include blocking apps by time, adding app locks, and parental controls.

**Highlights:** Block apps by time, Add app locks for privacy, Parental controls for app usage, Track application usage records, Avatar secret for private space, Customizable app groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| magic locker weekly plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Magic Locker Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Magic Locker Yearly Plan | $1.99 | per year |
| Magic Locker lifetime purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### DIY Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-widgets-color-lock-screen/id6443555781)

Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of stylish widgets, themes, and fonts. Create your own custom widgets or choose from a vast library of pre-designed options to make your phone unique.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Widget editor, Themed keyboards, Stylish fonts, Charging animations, Photo widgets, Countdown widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Widgets VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Widgets Lock Screen Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription for VIP | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Locker free?

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

### Is DIY Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Locker or DIY Widgets?

Magic Locker is rated higher. Magic Locker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while DIY Widgets averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.

### Do Magic Locker or DIY Widgets have ads?

Neither Magic Locker nor DIY Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Locker or DIY Widgets?

Magic Locker ships an update every 2 weeks, and DIY Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic Locker was updated on July 5, 2026 and DIY Widgets on September 18, 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.*