# Shortcut for Contacts vs Lock Screen Contact Widgets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shortcut for Contacts at 39% against Lock Screen Contact Widgets's 0%. Shortcut for Contacts also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (302 vs 28). Lock Screen Contact Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shortcut for Contacts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Lock Screen Contact Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shortcut for Contacts holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shortcut for Contacts has 302 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Shortcut for Contacts's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lock Screen Contact Widgets's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortcut for Contacts | Lock Screen Contact Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-for-contacts-widget/id945122267/reviews)** | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-contact-widgets/id1632726091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **39.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aplicativos Legais](https://appshunter.io/developer/788313452) | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortcut for Contacts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortcut-for-contacts-widget/id945122267)

Quickly initiate conversations with friends directly from your notification center. Add contact widgets to your screen for instant access to chats, bypassing the need to open individual apps.

**Highlights:** Notification center widgets, Direct conversation initiation, Fast chat access, Customizable contact widgets, Eliminate app navigation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Practical and intuitive
- 💡 Great idea
- 👍 Simple and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🔒 Only 3 contacts allowed in free version
- 💡 Lacks group support
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Doesn't load properly

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't open on iOS 8.3
- Widget doesn't show contact photos
- Shortcuts don't open WhatsApp chats
- App doesn't work after updates

**Requested features**

- Add group support
- Allow more than 3 contacts in free version
- Improve stability and performance
- Provide more customization options


### Lock Screen Contact Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-screen-contact-widgets/id1632726091)

Personalize your lock screen with quick access to your contacts. Tap to call, message, or FaceTime your favorite people directly from your lock screen. Customize the widget's appearance by removing text, images, or backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Display contacts on lock screen, Quick call, message, FaceTime, Customizable widget appearance, Supports all lock screen widgets, Personalize lock screen

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact Widgets Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortcut for Contacts free?

Shortcut for Contacts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lock Screen Contact Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shortcut for Contacts or Lock Screen Contact Widgets?

Shortcut for Contacts is rated higher. Shortcut for Contacts averages 4.5 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Lock Screen Contact Widgets averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do Shortcut for Contacts or Lock Screen Contact Widgets have ads?

Shortcut for Contacts shows ads; Lock Screen Contact Widgets does not.

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