Comparison

Lock Learn vs Glance Widget

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

Head to head
About

Lock Learn

Learn new vocabulary effortlessly by having words and definitions appear on your phone's lock screen every 10 minutes. Create custom word lists for any subject, from languages to professional terms, and tap to explore them further. Start with 20 free words and unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Lock screen vocabulary widget
  • Customizable word lists by topic
  • Definitions and grammar labels
  • Tap to view word details
  • One-time purchase for unlimited words
Features
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Lock Learn puts a vocabulary word on your lock screen and swaps it out every 10 minutes, all day. You're checking your phone constantly anyway, so you might as well pick something up in the meantime. There are no study sessions, no streaks to maintain, and no extra time required. How it works: Add the Lock Learn widget to your lock screen. From that point on, every time you glance at your phone you'll see a different word from your list along with its definition and grammar type. The widget refreshes in the background every 10 minutes without you doing anything. Build your own word lists: Lock Learn isn't tied to a preset word bank. You create topics for whatever you're working on: a language you're studying, industry terminology, SAT prep words, culinary terms, anything you want. Every entry includes a definition and a grammar label so you understand how to actually use the word, not just what it means. Tap to go deeper: Spot a word you want to explore? Tap the widget and Lock Learn opens directly to that word's topic so you can review, edit, or add related words. Free to start: You get up to 20 vocabulary words completely free, with no trial period and no expiration date. If you want more, a small one-time purchase unlocks unlimited words and there's no subscription. Features: - Lock screen widget that rotates vocabulary every 10 minutes - Organize words into topics and categories - Grammar labels included with every entry - Tap-to-open deep link goes directly to the word currently on your lock screen - Free up to 20 words, one-time purchase for unlimited

About

Glance Widget

Learn new words, definitions, and facts effortlessly by displaying flashcards on your iPhone's Lock Screen and Home Screen. This app offers a pressure-free way to retain information through steady exposure, with customizable widgets and ready-made learning packs.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets
  • Customizable flashcard lists
  • Pronunciation audio for languages
  • Ready-made learning packs
  • Adjustable widget update frequency
  • No account or sign-up required
Features
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Turn every glance into vocabulary practice. Glance puts rotating flashcards on your iPhone Lock Screen and Home Screen, helping you learn words and phrases without opening another lesson. Your widgets quietly rotate through, turning the moments you already spend checking your phone into effortless learning. No cramming. No pressure. Just steady exposure that helps new words and information stick. CREATE YOUR OWN FLASHCARDS, FREE • Create flashcard lists with terms and definitions • Tap any entry to view the full card, with pronunciation read aloud for languages • Edit and organize your lists however you like READY-MADE PACKS Start learning instantly with curated packs for Spanish, French, German, Italian and more, alongside English vocabulary. WIDGETS THAT FIT ANYWHERE • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets for your iPhone • Vocabulary rotates in a smart, non-repeating order, so you see every card before anything repeats • Choose how often your widgets update, from every 30 minutes to once a day • Tap any widget to jump straight to the card in the app PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required • No sign-up • No ads • Your custom flashcards stay on your device GLANCE PRO Preview every pack for free. Glance Pro unlocks every word in current and future premium packs. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://glancealot.app/privacy

Screenshots

Lock Learn4 screens
Glance Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Learn at every 2 days against Glance Widget's weekly. Lock Learn also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Lock Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glance Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lock Learn against 5.0 for Glance Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Learn ships an update every 2 days, Glance Widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lock Learn versus Glance Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock LearnGlance Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxQ Consulting Services LLCSam Hills

Customer experience

Lock Learn

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Glance Widget

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lock Learn

One-time1
  • LockLearn$1.99
3 purchases

Glance Widget

Subscriptions3
  • Glancealot Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Glancealot Pro$24.991 Year
  • Glancealot Pro Annual7 Days trial$48.991 Year

Questions

Is Lock Learn free?
Lock Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glance Widget free?
Glance Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lock Learn or Glance Widget?
Lock Learn and Glance Widget are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Lock Learn or Glance Widget have ads?
Neither Lock Learn nor Glance Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Learn or Glance Widget?
Lock Learn ships an update every 2 days, and Glance Widget weekly. Most recently, Lock Learn was updated on October 31, 2026 and Glance Widget on November 11, 2026.

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