# Widget skins 17 vs Lock Screen HD

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen HD at 4.0 against Widget skins 17's 3.4. Lock Screen HD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Widget skins 17's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 33 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget skins 17 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lock Screen HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lock Screen HD holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 71 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Widget skins 17's written reviews are positive against 74% of Lock Screen HD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Widget skins 17 ships an update every 2 months, Lock Screen HD every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget skins 17 | Lock Screen HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-skins-17/id434066260/reviews) | **[4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-hd/id1039729174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 74.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 238 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [PPCLINK Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/833424538) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget skins 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-skins-17/id434066260)

Personalize your iPhone's Lock Screen and StandBy mode with unique widget designs. Choose from a variety of stylish options to make your device stand out and impress your friends with a custom look.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen widget customization, StandBy mode widget customization, Stylish widget designs, Multiple screen choices, Personalize iPhone display

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Application Mark | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works on iPhone 7
- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Awesome wallpapers
- 👍 Good selection of wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires payment to remove watermark
- 🔒 Many good wallpapers are paid
- 🐛 Doesn't work on older devices
- 🐛 Doesn't save wallpapers properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Wallpapers don't save properly
- Incompatible with iPhone 6 and below

**Requested features**

- More variety in wallpapers
- Ability to create custom wallpapers
- Support for older devices
- More free wallpaper options


### Lock Screen HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-hd/id1039729174)

Design a unique and stylish lock screen using your own photos, exclusive artwork, and designer themes. Easily customize backgrounds and frames with a simple slide gesture. Discover a wide range of categorized wallpapers updated regularly.

**Highlights:** Personalize with own photos, Exclusive art images, Designer themes, Slide to change style, Regular wallpaper updates, Categorized wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget skins 17 free?

Widget skins 17 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Screen HD free?

Lock Screen HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Widget skins 17 or Lock Screen HD?

Lock Screen HD is rated higher. Widget skins 17 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Lock Screen HD averages 4.0 from 71 ratings.

### Do Widget skins 17 or Lock Screen HD have ads?

Both Widget skins 17 and Lock Screen HD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget skins 17 or Lock Screen HD?

Widget skins 17 ships an update every 2 months, and Lock Screen HD every 33 months. Most recently, Widget skins 17 was updated on August 24, 2026 and Lock Screen HD on September 8, 2026.

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