Comparison

Split Photo Widget vs On The Lock

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

Head to head
About

Split Photo Widget

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Split Photo Widget divides photos and memo text into panes, then places the layout on your Home Screen. [Split Photo Widget] Each pane can hold one photo or one text note. Build a layout for couple photos, family moments, travel memories, quick tasks, and small reminders in one view. [Adjust Ratios] Drag dividers to make an important photo larger or give text more space. Keep different pane ratios for different widget layouts. [Photo Display] Choose Fill for a clean center crop, or Fit when you want the full photo visible with the background preserved. [Home Screen Widgets] Add square and wide widgets, then choose which layout should appear without opening the app. [Photos And Memos Together] Use photos for mood and memories. Use text panes for lists, schedules, routines, and quick ideas. Use Split Photo Widget for couple photo widgets, travel boards, family photos, daily plans, checklists, and anything you want to keep visible on your Home Screen.

About

On The Lock

This app allows you to display a single, important note, to-do list, or photo directly on your device's Lock Screen. It offers customization options for text, layout, and background, with features like reminders and iCloud backup.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen memo display
  • To-do list integration
  • Photo display on Lock Screen
  • Customizable layouts and appearance
  • Reminders and D-day tracking
  • iCloud backup
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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On The Lock is a simple memo app that keeps one important thing visible on your Lock Screen. On The Lock helps you keep quick notes, todos, photos, and today’s context where you actually notice them: the Lock Screen. Write a memo the moment it comes to mind, turn it into today’s todos, and keep your next step visible with Live Activity. Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for quick capture and check-off. Add photos for visual context, connect Calendar for today’s remaining events, set a target date/D-day, and customize layouts, colors, text size, alignment, and background skins. Organize with categories, reminders, completed items, archives, iCloud backup, and an option to hide sensitive content while your device is locked. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Split Photo Widget4 screens
On The Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Split Photo Widget at none against On The Lock's 5. Split Photo Widget also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. On The Lock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Split Photo Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Photo Widget ships an update weekly, On The Lock every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Split Photo Widget versus On The Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit Photo WidgetOn The Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryoungmo songJayApp

In-app purchases

None

Split Photo Widget

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

On The Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium (Discount)$12.99
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$34.99

Questions

Is Split Photo Widget free?
Split Photo Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is On The Lock free?
On The Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Split Photo Widget or On The Lock have ads?
Both Split Photo Widget and On The Lock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Split Photo Widget or On The Lock?
Split Photo Widget ships an update weekly, and On The Lock every 4 days. Most recently, Split Photo Widget was updated on October 25, 2026 and On The Lock on October 25, 2026.

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