Widget Lock Screen Widget vs #Away
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Widget Lock Screen Widget
Send personalized notes, photos, and captions directly to a friend's lock screen without needing to unlock their device. It's a simple way to share reminders, express affection, or send a quick greeting.
- Send notes to friend's lock screen
- Personalize messages with emojis, stickers, photos
- Quick and easy to use interface
- Send reminders or greetings
- Full privacy control for contacts
- Free to download and use
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Introducing LockMessage - the easiest way to leave little messages on your friend or BFF's lock screen. With LockMessage, you can send fun and personalized notes to your friends, family, or significant other without having to unlock their phone. Simply select a photo, add a caption, and hit send - it's that easy! Your message will appear on their lock screen, making it a sweet surprise that brightens their day. LockMessage is perfect for sending reminders, love notes, funny jokes, or just saying hi. Plus, our user-friendly interface lets you quickly and easily customize your messages with emojis, stickers, and more. Features: -Leave notes on your friend's lock screen -Personalize your messages with emojis, stickers, and photos -Quick and easy to use -Remind your friends of important events or just say hi -Full privacy control with link and unlink contacts, and blocking unnecessary contacts -Free to download and use Download LockMessage now and start spreading joy to your loved ones! Privacy policy link - https://lockscreenwidget.kamacose.com/privacy-policy.html Terms link - https://lockscreenwidget.kamacose.com/terms-of-use.html
#Away
Share your status with friends by displaying custom messages on their lock screens. Stay connected without constant texting, perfect for indicating when you're busy or need space. Reduce screen time and focus on real-life interactions.
- Customizable lock screen messages
- Automatic status updates for friends
- No app opening required to view
- Reduces constant texting
- Promotes less screen time
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Away puts your custom message on your best friends' lock screens. Let friends know when you're busy, traveling, or just need space—without the constant "where are you?" texts. Set your away message once, and everyone sees it on their own lock screen. No app opening required. Perfect for staying connected without staying glued to your phone. Less screen time, more real life. NOTES: Away includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription, your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. LEARN MORE: Privacy Policy: https://away.now/privacy Terms of Use: https://away.now/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: #Away at 5.0 against Widget Lock Screen Widget's 3.1. #Away also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Widget Lock Screen Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. #Away sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Widget Lock Screen Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.
#Away holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Lock Screen Widget has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Widget Lock Screen Widget ships an update monthly, #Away every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Widget Lock Screen Widget | #Away |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (51 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Business Suite Apps Maker for Free | Gomeo Inc. |
Customer experience
Widget Lock Screen Widget
#Away
In-app purchases
Widget Lock Screen Widget
No in-app purchases
#Away
- Away Premium$7.991 Month
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