Comparison

DeviceConnector vs MingKi Locker Widgets

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

Head to head
About

DeviceConnector

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Introducing the DeviceConnector: Effortlessly toggle between server and direct modes for your device. Simplify device management and enhance your control with this intuitive app.

About

MingKi Locker Widgets

Features
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MingKi Locker is a new way to protect your content with passcode on home screen widgets. By leveraging interactive features of widgets, you can now unlock your content on the widget without opening the app. Passcode You can set a 6-digit passcode for each locker. There is no way to retrieve a passcode because it is encrypted and stored in a local device. Face ID is used to reset passcode. Rich Content Each locker can contain text, photos, audios, recordings and drawings. Each locker supports transparent and gradient background. Widget can be hidden when transparent background is used. Upload & Share Once you complete your locker creation, you can upload your locker and share the code with your audience. Join Lockers You can invite others to join your locker by sending code or QR Code. Others just simply input the code to join. Version Update When you update a new version of your locker, your audience can get the update by reloading the locker. Reload frequency can be easily changed. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DeviceConnector2 screens
MingKi Locker Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeviceConnector at none against MingKi Locker Widgets's 1. DeviceConnector also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). MingKi Locker Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months). On price, ads and device support 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. MingKi Locker Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeviceConnector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeviceConnector ships an update every 25 months, MingKi Locker Widgets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
DeviceConnector versus MingKi Locker Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeviceConnectorMingKi Locker Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrinix inc.Tiger Ng

In-app purchases

None

DeviceConnector

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MingKi Locker Widgets

One-time1
  • Premium Features$3.99

Questions

Is DeviceConnector free?
DeviceConnector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MingKi Locker Widgets free?
MingKi Locker Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeviceConnector or MingKi Locker Widgets have ads?
Neither DeviceConnector nor MingKi Locker Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeviceConnector or MingKi Locker Widgets?
DeviceConnector ships an update every 25 months, and MingKi Locker Widgets every 3 months. Most recently, DeviceConnector was updated on November 3, 2026 and MingKi Locker Widgets on November 7, 2026.

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