Lock Notes vs Rutidy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Rutidy
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Rutidy helps roommates, couples, and shared households keep their home clean without constant reminders or awkward conversations. Instead of one person carrying the invisible mental load, Rutidy makes responsibilities clear, shared, and easier to follow. Assign recurring cleaning tasks, track completion, build streaks, and keep everyone aligned. Why people use Rutidy: - Create a shared home and invite house members - Organize recurring chores and daily responsibilities - Assign the same task to a different person each day automatically (rotation) - See who completed what and when - Build better habits with points, streaks, and light gamification - Get reminders that help tasks get done on time - Keep motivation high with a shared mascot that reflects your home's progress Rutidy is designed for real shared living situations: - roommates trying to keep things fair - couples who want less friction around chores - students in shared flats - families who want simple shared routines If you want a cleaner home and fewer arguments about who does what, Rutidy gives your household a simple system everyone can follow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rutidy.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lock Notes at 13.0 against Rutidy's 15.1. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Lock Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Rutidy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lock Notes ships an update every 10 days, Rutidy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Notes | Rutidy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JulyApps Ltd | Spailor LLC |
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
Rutidy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lock Notes
- Auto Backup$14.991 Year
- Unlimited Notes$4.99
- Lock Notes Pro$9.99
Rutidy
- +9 Extra Members$19.991 Month
- +1 Extra Member$19.991 Year
- +2 Extra Members$39.991 Year
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- +3 Extra Members$59.991 Year
- +4 Extra Members$79.991 Year
- +5 Extra Members$99.991 Year
- +6 Extra Members$119.991 Year
- +7 Extra Members$139.991 Year
- +8 Extra Members$159.991 Year
- +9 Extra Members$179.991 Year









