247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
LockWidget is the household name in apps with lock screen text widgets, but it's far from the only option. We track 247+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.5★ (28K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.6★ (585) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.4★ (434) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.7★ (107) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.8★ (5.1K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | $4.00 | 4.6★ (450) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.5★ (7.7K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
Personalize your device's lock screen with a wide variety of customizable widgets and HD wallpapers. Add dynamic elements like weather, photos, health trackers, and even interactive pixel pets. Create unique themes and launch apps directly from your lock screen.
Add important notes, goals, or to-do lists directly to your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Keep crucial information visible at a glance with customizable widgets for daily reminders or motivational quotes.
Display custom text, tasks, or handwriting directly on your lock screen or home screen. Keep reminders, goals, and notes always visible with customizable widgets.
Personalize your iPhone's lock screen with hundreds of customizable widget templates. Easily install widgets for time, weather, stocks, health, and more. Enjoy unlimited downloads and always-on display support for compatible devices.
Display large, customizable text messages that fill your entire screen. Easily edit text, switch between portrait and landscape modes, and even flash your message with a shake. Store recent messages for quick access.
Display any text on your Lock or Home Screen to keep important notes, goals, or tasks visible. Customize text with Markdown and utilize 20 different widgets. Integrates with Shortcuts for powerful automations and syncs across devices via iCloud.
Personalize your device's lock screen with custom text, emojis, app shortcuts, and contact links. Access your favorite websites and apps directly from your lock screen. Choose from a variety of icon packs and wallpapers to create a unique look.
Access your favorite shortcuts and apps directly from your Lock Screen with interactive widgets. Execute Siri Shortcuts, open apps, or custom URLs with a single tap. Automate tasks and streamline your workflow.
Enhance your iPhone's lock screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Add app launchers, contact shortcuts, countdowns, clocks, calendars, weather, fitness trackers, financial data, motivational quotes, language learning tools, and system information.
Create custom widgets for your lock screen to launch your favorite apps or URLs instantly. Personalize your widgets with custom icons and images for quick access. It's a simple three-step process to set up and use.
Enhance your phone's lock screen with a variety of customizable widgets. Add quick access to apps, contacts, social media counters, and system information. Personalize your device with new widgets added monthly.
Personalize your device's home screen with a wide array of stylish widgets, themes, and fonts. Create your own custom widgets or choose from a vast library of pre-designed options to make your phone unique.
Enhance your iOS 16 lock screen with customizable widgets that allow one-click app launching. Personalize your lock screen with unique icons and album pictures, transforming it from static wallpaper to a functional shortcut hub.
Personalize your iPhone's Lock Screen with custom widgets. Add app launchers, shortcuts, date counters, text, icons, and photos to display information at a glance. Choose from various widget sizes and styles to beautify your device.
Easily place small notes and messages directly on your friends' lock screens. Connect with your closest friends and share quick thoughts or reminders visually.
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.
Transform your lock screen into a dynamic hub with custom widgets. Add app shortcuts, contacts, photos, and health tracking directly to your lock screen. Personalize your device with a built-in wallpaper editor and a vast collection of exclusive wallpapers.
This app displays your notes directly on your device's lock screen, ensuring you never forget important information. It offers extensive customization options for note appearance and allows for interactive to-do list management without opening the application.
