# WidgetAI vs Amber Lock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Amber Lock at 100% against WidgetAI's 0%. Amber Lock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). WidgetAI's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WidgetAI sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Amber Lock sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amber Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WidgetAI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Amber Lock's.

WidgetAI ships an update every 3 days, Amber Lock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WidgetAI | Amber Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetai-custom-ai-widgets/id6770223696/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-lock-screen-time-limit/id6800528861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quassum MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510670814) | [Gnomestead Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842522057) |

## What reviewers say

### WidgetAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetai-custom-ai-widgets/id6770223696)

Create custom widgets for your iPhone, Lock Screen, or Mac by simply describing them. The app designs and refines widgets based on your text prompts or visual examples, allowing for live data integration and personalized designs.

**Highlights:** AI-powered widget design from text descriptions, Visual refinement using photos and screenshots, Live data integration (weather, stocks, calendar, etc.), Customizable fonts, colors, and layouts, Template-based or blank canvas creation, Home Screen and Lock Screen widget support, Widget sharing and publishing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Max Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Max Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Special Offer | $99.99 | per year |


### Amber Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amber-lock-screen-time-limit/id6800528861)

This app locks distracting applications behind a unique challenge: you must walk to unlock them. Earn screen time by increasing your daily steps and reclaiming your focus.

**Highlights:** Seal distracting apps, Unlock apps by walking, Customize step-to-time ratio, Set unlock duration limits, Track reclaimed screen time, Home screen widget for quick access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Step Power Bank (1x) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Step Power Bank (3x) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Step Power Bank (10x) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Step Tank | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Burn | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Settings Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WidgetAI free?

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

### Is Amber Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WidgetAI or Amber Lock?

Amber Lock is rated higher. WidgetAI averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Amber Lock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WidgetAI or Amber Lock have ads?

Neither WidgetAI nor Amber Lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WidgetAI or Amber Lock?

WidgetAI ships an update every 3 days, and Amber Lock every 5 days. Most recently, WidgetAI was updated on November 5, 2026 and Amber Lock on November 13, 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.*