# Widgetmania vs Lock Screen Widgets Live

The clearest difference is rating: Lock Screen Widgets Live at 4.8 against Widgetmania's 4.5. Widgetmania's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widgetmania sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lock Screen Widgets Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lock Screen Widgets Live holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 146 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Widgetmania's written reviews are positive against 84% of Lock Screen Widgets Live's.

Widgetmania ships an update fortnightly, Lock Screen Widgets Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgetmania | Lock Screen Widgets Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmania-custom-widgets/id870643968/reviews) | **[4.8 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-live/id1641840134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 113 | **146** |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Monocraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/411889945) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgetmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetmania-custom-widgets/id870643968)

Design and personalize your home screen with a vast collection of customizable widgets. Add notes, clocks, calendars, and photos to create a unique look for your device. Tailor every aspect, from backgrounds and borders to fonts and colors, to match your style.

**Highlights:** Create custom widgets (notes, clock, calendar, photos), Customize widget backgrounds (color, image, gallery), Add widget borders (size, color), Choose digital or analog clocks, Select from hundreds of fonts, Add multiple notes or photos to widgets

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version WigetMania | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Version WigetMania | $19.99 | per year |


### Lock Screen Widgets Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-widgets-live/id1641840134)

Enhance your lock screen with customizable widgets. Track steps with a pedometer, view your calendar at a glance, and launch your favorite apps directly from your lock screen. Personalize your device for quick access to essential information and tools.

**Highlights:** Pedometer with steps, objective, and distance, Mini calendar with today highlighted, Direct app launching from lock screen, Live Activity support for app dock, Customizable lock screen widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgetmania free?

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

### Is Lock Screen Widgets Live free?

Lock Screen Widgets Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widgetmania or Lock Screen Widgets Live?

Lock Screen Widgets Live is rated higher. Widgetmania averages 4.5 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Lock Screen Widgets Live averages 4.8 from 146 ratings.

### Do Widgetmania or Lock Screen Widgets Live have ads?

Neither Widgetmania nor Lock Screen Widgets Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgetmania or Lock Screen Widgets Live?

Widgetmania ships an update fortnightly, and Lock Screen Widgets Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, Widgetmania was updated on August 24, 2026 and Lock Screen Widgets Live on September 30, 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.*