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Lock Screen Widgets Live

A Tier
Excellent
90
4.7332 ratings
18dsince update
FreeIn-App Purchases
Lifestyle
category
Productivity
category
4+age rating
12languages
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is Lock Screen Widgets Live?

Lock Screen widgets for app shortcuts, an app dock, calendar, pedometer and event countdown on iPhone.

Lock Screen Widgets Live is a Lifestyle app that adds app launcher shortcuts, a configurable App Dock, and widgets for a calendar, pedometer and event countdown. Its Lock Screen widgets can be circular or rectangular, and an in-app help section includes visual instructions in 12 languages.

Pricing. Lock Screen Widgets Live is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Opening favorite apps from the Lock Screen
  • Tracking daily steps and a personal step goal
  • Counting down days to an anniversary or trip

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Why this app is in A tier

90/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating94
Ratings65
App Store search rank100
Update recency100

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Lock Screen Widgets Live scores 90 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 65, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Keep favorite apps and everyday information within reach. Build a Lock Screen that works for you with app shortcuts, a calendar, a pedometer and an event countdown.

App Launcher - your favorites together

  • Collect favorite apps and tap to open them.
  • Touch and hold icons to reorder them, or remove apps you no longer need.
  • Browse the catalog or search the App Store. Set up personal launchers with a named Apple Shortcut or a supported app URL.

App Dock - up to 10 apps on your Lock Screen

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  • Show app shortcuts as a Live Activity, with Dynamic Island access on supported iPhones.
  • Show or hide app names, choose grayscale icons and adjust padding.
  • Choose system, translucent or solid backgrounds and adjust background opacity.
  • Reorder or remove apps in either the Launcher or App Dock preview. Tap Update App Dock to apply changes to your running Dock.
  • Save different app lists, orders and appearances as Dock profiles. Create, duplicate, rename and switch profiles for different parts of your day.
  • Apply Standard, Minimal, Monochrome or Spacious design presets, then fine-tune the appearance.
  • Adjust Dock styles while the preview stays visible at the top. Scroll through the options and apply your changes with the button at the bottom.

System controls - quicker access on iOS 18 or later

  • Add controls to open App Dock settings, start or update your selected Dock, or apply a saved profile.
  • Use them in Control Center, supported Lock Screen controls or the Action button on supported iPhones.
  • Controls open this app to apply changes; unlocking may be required.

Lock Screen launcher widgets

  • Add circular or rectangular app shortcuts.
  • On iOS 17 or later, choose a default app from inside the app, or select a different app for each widget in the Lock Screen editor.
  • On iOS 16, use the existing individual app shortcut widgets.

Calendar - today and the weeks around it

  • See today's weekday and date in a circular widget.
  • Choose 3 or 4 rows for the rectangular calendar.
  • Pick the row containing today to show more of the past or upcoming weeks.
  • Settings save automatically, with a preview as you make changes.

Pedometer - follow your daily movement

  • Check steps, progress toward your goal and distance.
  • Set a daily step goal and choose kilometers or miles.
  • Refresh in the app and check the last update time. On iOS 17 or later, you can also tap the pedometer widget to refresh.

Countdown - keep important dates in sight

  • Save an event name and date, then see the days remaining or elapsed in a widget.
  • Use it for anniversaries, trips or other dates you want to remember.

Illustrated help, inside the app
Find visual instructions for adding widgets and using each feature. Search the guides even offline. The app supports 12 languages.

Good to know

  • Steps require Motion & Fitness permission. iOS controls when widgets refresh automatically.
  • App Store search does not identify installed apps. Launch support varies by app, and opening may pass through this app or Shortcuts.
  • A Dock session can stay active for up to 8 hours and remain on the Lock Screen for up to 4 more hours. It may end sooner. Optional renewal works while this app is open; start the Dock again if it ends.

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Questions about Lock Screen Widgets Live

Is the app free to install?

The listing says free to download.

Which iOS versions are needed for specific features?

System controls require iOS 18 or later. Choosing a different app per widget in the Lock Screen editor requires iOS 17 or later. On iOS 16, the existing individual app shortcut widgets are used.

Does the pedometer need any permission?

Yes, steps require Motion and Fitness permission. IOS controls when widgets refresh automatically, and on iOS 17 or later you can tap the pedometer widget to refresh it.

Is Lock Screen Widgets Live free?

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

Is Lock Screen Widgets Live right for me?

Lock Screen Widgets Live is built for opening favorite apps from the lock screen, tracking daily steps and a personal step goal, counting down days to an anniversary or trip. It sits in the lock screen widgets list on AppTierList.

Is Lock Screen Widgets Live worth it?

Lock Screen Widgets Live is A tier, ranked #6 of 31 lock screen widget apps with a score of 90 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 332 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.

How does Lock Screen Widgets Live compare to LockWidget?

Lock Screen Widgets Live is A tier at 90; LockWidget is S tier at 91. LockWidget ranks higher. Lock Screen Widgets Live is free to download, with in-app purchases, LockWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Lock Screen Widgets Live updated?

Lock Screen Widgets Live was updated 18 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Ranking

List
Lock Screen Widgets (A tier, #6)
Tier
A (Excellent)
Score
90 / 100
Rank in list
#6 of 32
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
332

App

Price
Free + IAP
App Store category
Lifestyle
Current version
(18 days ago)
Size
90 MB
Requires
iOS 16.1 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
12
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

Links

Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
not verified

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