Comparison

Lock Notes vs MIX SafeNote Keeper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lock Notes

Securely store and protect your private notes with a passcode or Touch ID. Keep sensitive information like passwords, secrets, and diary entries safe from unauthorized access. Backup and sync notes across devices, customize their appearance, and even add images.

Highlights
  • Passcode and Touch ID protection
  • Security question recovery
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Customizable font style and size
  • Insert images into notes
  • Print and share notes
Features
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FINALLY AN APP FOR ALL YOUR PRIVATE NOTES! Keep your most valuable, private, and secret notes away from prying eyes. Keep them all totally secret and safe. Store passwords, secrets, contacts or just keep your diary private. KEY FEATURES: • Use Touch ID or passcode to safely lock access to your private notes. • Set a security question and answer in case you forget your passcode. • Safely Backup your valuable notes to iCloud. • Quickly Sync notes between iPhone & iPad with iCloud. • Sort notes list by name, date or manual. • Select notes font style and size. • Insert images & photos into notes. • Print your notes. • Send notes via text message or email. • Save notes to Camera Roll. • Support for Emoji Emoticons. This app allows you to automatically backup your notes for $9.99 a year through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: http://www.katans.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://www.katans.com/privacy-policy This app can be freely used up to two notes. A SINGLE PURCHASE COVERS ALL YOUR IPHONE AND IPAD DEVICES.

About

MIX SafeNote Keeper

Securely store important notes and manage two-factor authentication codes. Offers encrypted storage, reminders, and seamless backup/sync options. Access is protected by biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Encrypted notes storage
  • Reminder lists
  • iCloud Keychain backup & sync
  • QR code account setup
  • Import/export 2FA data
  • TouchID & FaceID unlock
Features
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We are pleased to announce that we have redesigned our product and renamed it as: MIX SafeNote Keeper. While continuing to offer the original functionality and value to our existing users, we have optimized and highlighted the product’s unique features in terms of its usage scenarios. Unlike other existing services or apps in the market, we adopt a more natural approach to secure notes and account 2fa codes for managing users’ important digital ID assets. FEATURES: - Safe Account Note Safe & Encrypted notes help users to securely manage and record their important information. - Reminder List Reminder lists help users manage their accounts and services across platforms to avoid missing important things. - Backup & Sync: Secure Backup and sync with iCloud Keychain, in case you lose your device or switch to a new one. - Easy to Setup No login required, just scan QR code to add your accounts - Import & Export 2FA Data Import and export function helps users to quickly migrate other three-party 2FA data into our app - Unlock with TouchID & FaceID: Unlock Authenticator with Apple TouchID & FaceID for faster access. TERMS & PRIVACY * Terms of Use: https://authapp.touchremix.com/terms * Privacy Policy:https://authapp.touchremix.com/privacy * Support: https://authapp.touchremix.com/support Brand statement: - We are NOT an Official Authenticator of Microsoft or Google, but a third-party developer providing encrypted notes and 2fa codes keeper and sync services based on public authentication protocols. - We provide more security alerts, privacy notes and other services besides account login verification. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

Screenshots

Lock Notes4 screens
MIX SafeNote Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock Notes at 73% against MIX SafeNote Keeper's 7%. Lock Notes also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lock Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and MIX SafeNote Keeper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lock Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Lock Notes's written reviews are positive against 7% of MIX SafeNote Keeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, MIX SafeNote Keeper every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lock Notes versus MIX SafeNote Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock NotesMIX SafeNote Keeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better4.3 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better7.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJulyApps LtdTouchRemix Limited

Customer experience

Lock Notes

All ratings1,149 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews834 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative20.6%

MIX SafeNote Keeper

All ratings1,116 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive7.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.0%

User reviews

Lock Notes

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Secure notes
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 🔑 Passcode/biometric protection
  • 💾 Cloud backup

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free notes
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced features
  • 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 📁 No folder organization

MIX SafeNote Keeper

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great authenticator app
  • ⭐ Efficient and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 💰 Hidden subscription fees
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🚫 Misleading app information
  • ❌ App doesn't work as expected
  • 🤖 Automated bot responses from developers

Bugs and requests

Lock Notes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notes disappearing after updates
  • Inability to access notes after device reset
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Advanced formatting options
  • Ability to change passcode
  • Improved search capabilities
  • Folder/organization system
  • Better backup and restore options

MIX SafeNote Keeper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to set up or use the app
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to cancel subscription
  • Clearer pricing information

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lock Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Auto Backup$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlimited Notes$4.99
  • Lock Notes Pro$9.99
6 purchases

MIX SafeNote Keeper

Subscriptions6
  • 1Auth App Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SafeNote VIP 1-Month$9.991 Month
  • SafeNote Premium 1-Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • 1Auth App Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • SafeNote VIP 1-Year$39.991 Year
  • SafeNote Premium 1-Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Lock Notes free?
Lock Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIX SafeNote Keeper free?
MIX SafeNote Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lock Notes or MIX SafeNote Keeper?
Lock Notes is rated higher. Lock Notes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while MIX SafeNote Keeper averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Lock Notes or MIX SafeNote Keeper have ads?
Neither Lock Notes nor MIX SafeNote Keeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Notes or MIX SafeNote Keeper?
Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, and MIX SafeNote Keeper every 4 weeks. Most recently, Lock Notes was updated on October 14, 2026 and MIX SafeNote Keeper on October 15, 2026.

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