# Icon Skins  & Frames vs Lock Screen Widgets Live

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen Widgets Live at 4.8 against Icon Skins  & Frames's 4.2. Lock Screen Widgets Live also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Icon Skins  & Frames's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 146). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Icon Skins  & Frames sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Lock Screen Widgets Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen Widgets Live holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Icon Skins  & Frames has 1.7K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Icon Skins  & Frames's written reviews are positive against 84% of Lock Screen Widgets Live's.

Icon Skins  & Frames ships an update every 4 months, Lock Screen Widgets Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Icon Skins  & Frames | Lock Screen Widgets Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-skins-and-frames/id400677318/reviews) | **[4.8 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-live/id1641840134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 146 |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Apps LLc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131593451) | [Monocraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/411889945) |

## What reviewers say

### Icon Skins  & Frames

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icon-skins-and-frames/id400677318)

Personalize your device with unique app icon shapes and stunning wallpapers. Add customizable widgets to your lock screen for weather, contacts, and more. Get weekly updates with high-quality, original backgrounds optimized for your iPhone.

**Highlights:** Custom app icon shapes, Unique wallpapers, Lock screen widgets, Weekly free updates, Optimized for iPhone retina displays, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Icon Skins PRO Subscription | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Gorgeous wallpapers
- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 💡 Wide variety of options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Most wallpapers locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Misleading about free features

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load or open
- Incompatible with newer devices
- Ads disrupt user experience

**Requested features**

- More free wallpaper options
- Ability to use own photos
- Better search and filtering


### Lock Screen Widgets Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-live/id1641840134)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Icon Skins  & Frames free?

Icon Skins  & Frames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Screen Widgets Live free?

Lock Screen Widgets Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Icon Skins  & Frames or Lock Screen Widgets Live?

Lock Screen Widgets Live is rated higher. Icon Skins  & Frames averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets Live averages 4.8 from 146 ratings.

### Do Icon Skins  & Frames or Lock Screen Widgets Live have ads?

Icon Skins  & Frames shows ads; Lock Screen Widgets Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Icon Skins  & Frames or Lock Screen Widgets Live?

Icon Skins  & Frames ships an update every 4 months, and Lock Screen Widgets Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, Icon Skins  & Frames was updated on September 22, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets Live on September 19, 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.*