Comparison

DIY Widgets vs App Lock & Screen Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DIY Widgets

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
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DIY Widgets allows you to freely add stylish widgets and customize the home screen! We got cool widgets, themes, keyboards, fonts and charging animations that are really beautiful! DIY Widgets makes adding aesthetic and handy widgets to your home screen easy. Choose from stunning predesigned widgets or, better yet, create your own with the easy-to-use widget editor. Browse dozens of widget types like photo, countdown, date and battery, weather, quotes, and many more. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. - If you want to continue the service, your subscription should be continued. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period– 1-year subscription with a 3-day trial version – US$ 29.99 - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - There are 3 packages including: 1 week, 1 month and 1 year with the weekly package and year allowing a 3-day trial period. Once it expires, your subscription will automatically renew. The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): – 1-week subscription with a 3-day trial version – US$ 4.99 – 1-month subscription – US$ 9.99 – 1-year subscription with a 3-day trial version – US$ 29.99 - You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_BKxIiZDDxmgZTVKVmTdtaMetof5cjzFJ0L7xeLfiM/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://mobile-smart-growth.web.app/ Privacy Policy: https://mobile-smart-growth.web.app/

About

App Lock & Screen Time

This app helps you regain control of your digital wellbeing by setting limits on distracting apps and tracking your phone usage. It provides detailed insights and customizable schedules to foster healthier digital habits and enhance focus.

Highlights
  • App usage limiter
  • Screen time tracking
  • Customizable usage schedule
  • Detailed app statistics
  • Categorized screen time insights
  • Usage limit notifications
  • Network usage analysis
Features
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ANKO: Focus, Screen Time, Block is a powerful screen time tracker and app usage management solution designed to help you limit distracting apps, regain control of your digital habits, and improve your focus. KEY FEATURES: App Usage Limiter — Set limits for distracting apps, games, and social media. ANKO helps you manage your app usage, reduce interruptions, and stay focused on what matters. Screen Time Tracker — Get detailed reports about your phone usage and understand how you spend your time across different apps. Use insights to build better digital habits and improve productivity. Usage Schedule — Create personalized schedules for work, rest, and entertainment. Manage when apps are available and maintain a balanced digital routine. Apps Statistics — View clear statistics about your daily phone and app usage. Discover patterns, identify excessive use, and make informed decisions about your screen time. Categorized Screen Time — See how your time is distributed across different app categories and understand where your attention goes. Notifications & Limits — Receive reminders when you reach your configured app usage limits and stay aware of your digital habits. Network Overview — Analyze your network usage and better understand your connectivity patterns. Track Unlocks & Notifications — Monitor how often you check your phone and interact with notifications to reduce unnecessary interruptions and improve focus. ANKO works as your personal digital assistant for managing screen time and app usage. The intuitive interface transforms complex usage data into clear insights that help you make better decisions. Your privacy matters. All data is handled securely and treated with confidentiality. HOW TO START USING ANKO: 1) Install ANKO on your smartphone. 2) Customize your app limits, schedules, and focus settings. 3) Start understanding your screen time and take control of your digital habits. 4) Unlock the full ANKO experience for advanced screen time management and focus improvement. Create a more balanced digital lifestyle with ANKO — your companion for smarter phone usage.

Screenshots

DIY Widgets4 screens
App Lock & Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

DIY Widgets and App Lock & Screen Time both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of App Lock & Screen Time's written reviews are positive against 8% of DIY Widgets's. App Lock & Screen Time also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). DIY Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DIY Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and App Lock & Screen Time sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for DIY Widgets against 4.2 for App Lock & Screen Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 169 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of DIY Widgets's written reviews are positive against 58% of App Lock & Screen Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIY Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, App Lock & Screen Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DIY Widgets versus App Lock & Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY WidgetsApp Lock & Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (169 ratings) — better4.2 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings169 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Smart GrowthANKO SOLUTIONS LLC

Customer experience

DIY Widgets

All ratings169 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative84.0%

App Lock & Screen Time

All ratings46 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative36.1%

Bugs and requests

DIY Widgets

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Ads appear constantly
  • Cannot add icon to home screen
  • App is difficult to use
  • App takes a long time to load

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Tutorial for adding icons to home screen
  • Improve aesthetic appeal of themes

App Lock & Screen Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DIY Widgets

Subscriptions3
  • Color Widgets VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Widgets Lock Screen Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription for VIP3 Days trial$29.991 Year
15 purchases

App Lock & Screen Time

Subscriptions15
  • 1 month$7.991 Month
  • 1 month$8.991 Month
  • ANKO - 1 month$9.991 Month
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  • ANKO - 1 month$14.991 Month
  • 1 month$14.991 Month
  • Try it free for 3 days$24.991 Year
  • Try it free for 7 days7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Try it free for 3 days3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • ANKO - 12 months$44.991 Year
  • ANKO - 12 months7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Try it free for 3 days3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • ANKO - 12 months$59.991 Year
  • ANKO - 12 months14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • ANKO - 12 months7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Try it free for 3 days3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is DIY Widgets free?
DIY Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Lock & Screen Time free?
App Lock & Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DIY Widgets or App Lock & Screen Time?
DIY Widgets is rated higher. DIY Widgets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while App Lock & Screen Time averages 4.2 from 49 ratings.
Do DIY Widgets or App Lock & Screen Time have ads?
App Lock & Screen Time shows ads; DIY Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, DIY Widgets or App Lock & Screen Time?
DIY Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and App Lock & Screen Time fortnightly. Most recently, DIY Widgets was updated on October 25, 2026 and App Lock & Screen Time on October 26, 2026.

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