# Widgets. vs Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia

The clearest difference is rating: Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia at 4.5 against Widgets.'s 3.4. Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 285) and review sentiment (61% vs 44%). Widgets.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Widgets. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia has 8.6K ratings behind it against 285, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Widgets.'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets. | Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets/id919787495/reviews) | **[4.5 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-plus-home-widgets-widgetopia/id1536432615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 285 | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armand Choy](https://appshunter.io/developer/919787494) | [Watch Faces & Widgets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760043304) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets/id919787495)

Access your favorite social media feeds and essential tools directly from your iPhone's lock screen or while using other apps. This app provides quick access to Twitter, Instagram, a calculator, and a timer, with more widgets planned.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets, In-app widgets, Twitter feed access, Instagram feed access, Calculator widget, Timer widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Instagram widget functionality works well
- 🎯 Useful calculator with calculation history display
- ✨ Innovative widget concept with multiple app integrations
- 👍 Clean and simple app design
- ⚡ Instagram feature generally reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Twitter widget frequently crashes and fails to load
- ❌ App lacks modern social media apps (TikTok, Discord, Pinterest)
- 🔧 Poor app stability and frequent crashes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and devices
- 😤 Misleading App Store presentation vs actual functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Twitter widget fails to load or shows 'unable to load' error
- App crashes when opening calculator or Instagram
- Twitter login setup causes app to crash or close
- Instagram login authentication errors
- Twitter widget not loading on iPhone 6 Plus specifically

**Requested features**

- Add TikTok widget
- Add Pinterest widget
- Add Discord widget
- Add Facebook widget
- Add YouTube widget


### Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-plus-home-widgets-widgetopia/id1536432615)

Personalize your home and lock screens with thousands of pre-made widgets or create your own unique designs. Customize with icons, wallpapers, and various data displays like weather, calendar, and health.

**Highlights:** Thousands of pre-built widgets, Powerful widget design tools, Customizable icons and wallpapers, Home and iOS 16 lock screen widgets, Weather, Calendar, and Health widgets, Animated GIFs and Charts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| widgetopia+ | $1.99 | per month |
| widgetopia+ (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| widgetopia VIP | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 🎨 Wide selection of widgets
- 💡 Ability to create own widgets
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription/premium content
- 🐛 Widgets not updating correctly
- 🐛 Inaccurate time/weather/battery info
- 🐛 Blurry/distorted widgets on home screen
- 🔍 Difficult to find/use certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not refreshing properly
- Time/weather/battery info not updating
- Widgets appearing blurry on home screen
- Crashes/freezes when using the app

**Requested features**

- More free widget options
- Ability to remove Widgetopia branding
- Better tutorial/guidance
- Faster widget updates
- More font/icon options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets. free?

Widgets. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia free?

Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widgets. or Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia?

Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia is rated higher. Widgets. averages 3.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia averages 4.5 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do Widgets. or Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia have ads?

Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia shows ads; Widgets. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets. or Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia?

Widgets. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widgets. was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lock + Home Widgets widgetopia on October 12, 2026.

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