# DIY Widgets vs Locky

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locky at 55% against DIY Widgets's 8%. Locky also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). DIY Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DIY Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Locky sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Locky holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 169 and 497 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of DIY Widgets's written reviews are positive against 55% of Locky's.

DIY Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Locky every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DIY Widgets | Locky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diy-widgets-color-lock-screen/id6443555781/reviews) | **[4.5 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 169 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 105 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Smart Growth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646587126) | [RAMAN LAPATKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648910042) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Locky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locky-wallpapers-depth-effect/id6443738170)

Personalize your iPhone's lock screen with stunning depth effect wallpapers and customizable clock styles. Automatically update your background daily or hourly to keep your device looking fresh and unique. Easy to use for all iOS users.

**Highlights:** Depth effect wallpapers, Customizable clock styles, Personal message addition, Automatic wallpaper changes, Live wallpapers added weekly, Dynamic themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DIY Widgets free?

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

### Is Locky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DIY Widgets or Locky?

Locky is rated higher. DIY Widgets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Locky averages 4.5 from 497 ratings.

### Do DIY Widgets or Locky have ads?

Locky shows ads; DIY Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, DIY Widgets or Locky?

DIY Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Locky every 2 months. Most recently, DIY Widgets was updated on October 11, 2026 and Locky on October 14, 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.*