# Layered vs LockScreen Calendar

The clearest difference is ads: LockScreen Calendar at none against Layered's shown. LockScreen Calendar also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 3). Layered's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Layered sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LockScreen Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Layered holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockScreen Calendar has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Layered's written reviews are positive against 50% of LockScreen Calendar's.

Layered ships an update every 2 days, LockScreen Calendar every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Layered | LockScreen Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layered-lock-screen-calendar/id6757686826/reviews)** | [4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreen-calendar-locka/id6758650351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nemo Studio (KR)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845772843) | [Vinh Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/961065270) |

## What reviewers say

### Layered

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layered-lock-screen-calendar/id6757686826)

Transform your lock screen into a dynamic calendar display. See your daily schedule at a glance without opening any apps. Customize your wallpaper with your events, time, and location.

**Highlights:** Calendar events on lock screen wallpaper, Automatic updates via iOS Shortcuts, Customizable fonts, colors, and layouts, Supports Apple Calendar and Reminders, Displays time-based and all-day events, Includes location information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Layered Premium (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Layered Premium (1 Year) | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium | $17.99 | one-time |


### LockScreen Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockscreen-calendar-locka/id6758650351)

Transform your iPhone Lock Screen into a functional calendar display. Overlay your monthly or yearly schedule, to-do lists, and events onto custom wallpaper. View your agenda at a glance without unlocking your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable calendar wallpapers, Syncs with Apple, Google, Outlook calendars, In-app event management and reminders, Multiple calendar view styles, Photo integration for backgrounds, Automatic wallpaper updates via iOS Shortcut, Local data processing for privacy

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Layered free?

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

### Is LockScreen Calendar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Layered or LockScreen Calendar?

Layered is rated higher. Layered averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LockScreen Calendar averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do Layered or LockScreen Calendar have ads?

Layered shows ads; LockScreen Calendar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Layered or LockScreen Calendar?

Layered ships an update every 2 days, and LockScreen Calendar every 3 days. Most recently, Layered was updated on November 15, 2026 and LockScreen Calendar on November 15, 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.*