# Facebook vs Locket Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locket Widget at 80% against Facebook's 40%. Locket Widget also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Facebook's advantage is ratings volume (28M vs 569K) and chart position (#2 vs #15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Facebook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Locket Widget sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Locket Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Facebook has 28M ratings behind it against 569K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Facebook's written reviews are positive against 80% of Locket Widget's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Facebook | Locket Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215/reviews) | **[4.8 (569K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locket-widget/id1600525061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28M** | 569K |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #15 |
| Size | 484 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [Locket Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600525063) |

## What reviewers say

### Facebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #3 Top Free · Social Networking, #23 Top Grossing, #29 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with friends and discover communities based on your interests. Share moments, explore content, and use AI tools to express yourself creatively. Find unique items and engage with creators.

**Highlights:** Personalized feed, Marketplace shopping, AI-powered content creation, Reels and stories, Community groups, Direct messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| 99 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 95 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 145 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 310 Stars | $5.99 | one-time |
| 530 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Stars | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for staying connected with family and friends
- 👍 Useful for business and advertising
- 👍 Great for sharing photos and memories
- 👍 Convenient marketplace for buying and selling items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app with frequent issues
- 🤖 Overly aggressive content moderation and censorship
- 🤖 Biased and inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines
- 🤖 Lack of effective customer support
- 💸 Overrun with scams and fraudulent activity

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Inability to edit or delete old posts and comments
- Marketplace listings getting incorrectly flagged or removed
- Inconsistent behavior between mobile app and web version

**Requested features**

- Improved customer support and appeal process
- More transparency and consistency in content moderation
- Better tools for managing and organizing content
- Customizable feed and notification settings


### Locket Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locket-widget/id1600525061)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Social Networking, #69 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Share live photos with your closest friends directly on your Home Screen. See real-time updates from your best friends every time you unlock your phone. React to their photos and build a shared history of memories.

**Highlights:** Live photo widget for Home Screen, Real-time photo sharing with friends, Send photos by tapping the widget, React to friends' photos with emojis, Build a history of shared Lockets, Monthly recap videos of shared photos, Dedicated widgets for specific friends

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Locket Gold | $1.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $2.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $3.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $4.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $10.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $15.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $16.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $20.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $36.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $36.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $48.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $60.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Fun and unique app
- 🤝 Great way to stay connected with friends
- 🏠 Convenient home screen widget
- 🔒 Safe and private social interaction
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited friend/widget options
- 🔍 Can't select who to send photos to
- 🔍 Can't delete or edit photos
- 🔍 No notifications when friends send photos

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Widget not updating with new photos
- Issues with sending/receiving photos
- Login/account problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload photos from camera roll
- Allow more than 20 friends
- Add option for multiple widgets for different friends/groups
- Implement photo editing tools (text, drawing, filters)
- Add video/boomerang support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Facebook free?

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

### Is Locket Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Facebook or Locket Widget?

Locket Widget is rated higher. Facebook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28M ratings, while Locket Widget averages 4.8 from 569K ratings.

### Do Facebook or Locket Widget have ads?

Both Facebook and Locket Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Facebook or Locket Widget?

Facebook ships an update weekly, and Locket Widget weekly. Most recently, Facebook was updated on September 25, 2026 and Locket Widget on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Facebook or Locket Widget?

Facebook currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Locket Widget at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*