--- url: "https://launchzone.co/p/lockimate" markdown: "https://launchzone.co/p/lockimate.md" website: "https://lockimate.com" tier: "free" status: "launched" upvotes: "0" launched: "2026-08-24" categories: "iOS, Image Editing, AI, Animation, Mobile App" platforms: "mobile" tags: "iOS, Image Editing, AI, Animation, Mobile App" pricing: "freemium" pricing_label: "Freemium — free tier with paid upgrades" maker: "Dave" created: "2026-08-22" --- # Lockimate > Lockimate — Bring your lock screen to life ## About Lockimate ## What is Lockimate? Lockimate turns any still photo into a living lock-screen wallpaper for iPhone. The problem it solves: iOS will only animate a lock screen if the file is a genuine Apple Live Photo — a paired .heic image and .mov clip carrying specific metadata. Most apps in this category either require you to supply your own video clip, or export an .mp4 you then have to run through a separate converter, which usually still fails. iOS gives no error when it refuses; the Live badge simply greys out. How it works: 1. Pick any photo from your library — a portrait, a pet, a landscape, even a screenshot. 2. Choose the motion. Lockimate reads the photo and ranks motions that suit it, or you can search the full list, or type your own description of how it should move. 3. Optionally restyle the photo before animating: Realistic (free), Anime, 3D Cartoon, Painterly, or Neon Coast. 4. About 2-3 minutes later the finished Live Photo is in your Camera Roll, ready to set through the normal iOS Settings flow. Everything is adjustable — the motion, the style, and the photo — so the same picture can produce completely different wallpapers. No account or login. The first wallpaper is free. A membership adds 10 wallpapers a month, with one-time top-ups if you need more. Requires iOS 17 or later, the release that restored native Live Photo lock screens. iPhone only. ## Who is it for? Lockimate is built for teams and individuals working with iOS, Image Editing, AI, Animation, Mobile App. It fits into the iOS category on LaunchZone. ## How is it priced? Lockimate uses a freemium model. A free tier is available, with paid upgrades for higher limits or advanced features. For detailed pricing, visit the website. ## How does it compare to alternatives? Lockimate sits in the iOS category on LaunchZone. Buyers should compare features, pricing, and integration fit against nearby alternatives before choosing a tool. ## Overview ### Who is it for? Lockimate is built for teams and individuals working with iOS, Image Editing, AI, Animation, Mobile App. It fits into the iOS category on LaunchZone. ### What is it? Lockimate turns any still photo into a living lock-screen wallpaper for iPhone. The problem it solves: iOS will only animate a lock screen if the file is a genuine Apple Live Photo — a paired .heic image and .mov clip carrying specific metadata. Most apps in this category either require you to supply your own video clip, or export an .mp4 you then have to run through a separate converter, which usually still fails. iOS gives no error when it refuses; the Live badge simply greys out. How it… ### How is it priced? Lockimate uses a freemium model. A free tier is available, with paid upgrades for higher limits or advanced features. For detailed pricing, visit the website. ### How does it compare? Lockimate sits in the iOS category on LaunchZone. Buyers should compare features, pricing, and integration fit against nearby alternatives before choosing a tool. ## Platforms - mobile ## Categories - iOS - Image Editing - AI - Animation - Mobile App ## Frequently asked questions **Q: What is Lockimate?** Lockimate turns any still photo into a living lock-screen wallpaper for iPhone. The problem it solves: iOS will only animate a lock screen if the file is a genuine Apple Live Photo — a paired .heic image and .mov clip carrying specific metadata. Most apps in this category either require you to supply your own video clip, or export an .mp4 you then have to run through a separate converter, which usually still fails. iOS gives no error when it refuses; the Live badge simply greys out. How it works: 1. Pick any photo from your library — a portrait, a pet, a landscape, even a screenshot. 2. Choose the motion. Lockimate reads the photo and ranks motions that suit it, or you can search the full list, or type your own description of how it should move. 3. Optionally restyle the photo before animating: Realistic (free), Anime, 3D Cartoon, Painterly, or Neon Coast. 4. About 2-3 minutes later the finished Live Photo is in your Camera Roll, ready to set through the normal iOS Settings flow. Everything is adjustable — the motion, the style, and the photo — so the same picture can produce completely different wallpapers. No account or login. The first wallpaper is free. A membership adds 10 wallpapers a month, with one-time top-ups if you need more. Requires iOS 17 or later, the release that restored native Live Photo lock screens. iPhone only. **Q: Who is Lockimate for?** Lockimate is built for teams and individuals working with iOS, Image Editing, AI, Animation, Mobile App. It fits into the iOS category on LaunchZone. **Q: How is Lockimate priced?** Lockimate uses a freemium model. A free tier is available, with paid upgrades for higher limits or advanced features. For detailed pricing, visit the website. **Q: How does Lockimate compare to alternatives?** Lockimate sits in the iOS category on LaunchZone. Buyers should compare features, pricing, and integration fit against nearby alternatives before choosing a tool. ## Screenshots - Screenshot 1: https://cdn.launchzone.co/products/37aeeefc-2c9b-4420-b476-cdb480f942ad/autofill/da718bb0-01a4-4b54-a471-5463d7b77775.webp - Screenshot 2: https://cdn.launchzone.co/products/37aeeefc-2c9b-4420-b476-cdb480f942ad/57651f70-3d1b-46de-aa44-073fb1d3e0b4.webp - Screenshot 3: https://cdn.launchzone.co/products/37aeeefc-2c9b-4420-b476-cdb480f942ad/0fb94d6c-eb83-4148-b7d9-f30aae425ded.webp - Screenshot 4: https://cdn.launchzone.co/products/37aeeefc-2c9b-4420-b476-cdb480f942ad/f7ea9443-41af-4d00-8521-a728150c6ca6.webp - Screenshot 5: https://cdn.launchzone.co/products/37aeeefc-2c9b-4420-b476-cdb480f942ad/3bffe363-1d3f-4ab9-8d9a-d70eaf98b7c7.webp - Screenshot 6: https://cdn.launchzone.co/products/37aeeefc-2c9b-4420-b476-cdb480f942ad/86c66ace-1bf8-447e-96a0-11f59d0a277b.webp ## Links - Listing: https://launchzone.co/p/lockimate - AI-friendly Markdown: https://launchzone.co/p/lockimate.md - Website: https://lockimate.com ## Explore - [More in iOS](https://launchzone.co/category/ios) - [Lockimate alternatives](https://launchzone.co/alternatives/lockimate) - [Best iOS](https://launchzone.co/best/ios) - [All products](https://launchzone.co/explore) - [Launch calendar](https://launchzone.co/launch-calendar) _HTML version: https://launchzone.co/p/lockimate_