# Lock Notes vs NeuralNotepad

The clearest difference is rating: NeuralNotepad at 5.0 against Lock Notes's 4.5. NeuralNotepad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Lock Notes's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lock Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. NeuralNotepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

NeuralNotepad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Notes has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Lock Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of NeuralNotepad's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Notes | NeuralNotepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-passcode-protect/id1033962570/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuralnotepad/id6781709741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JulyApps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427694580) | [Maruti Kampli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896761450) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-notes-passcode-protect/id1033962570)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Backup | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Notes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lock Notes Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### NeuralNotepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neuralnotepad/id6781709741)

This app transforms your scattered thoughts into coherent journal entries using on-device AI. It automatically identifies patterns, tracks your mood, and creates summaries, all while keeping your data private. Capture ideas effortlessly through typing or voice.

**Highlights:** AI-generated daily journal entries, Automatic mood tracking from notes, Echo feature for connecting past notes, On-device AI processing for privacy, Voice capture with on-device transcription, Smart reminders for dates mentioned in notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Notes free?

Lock Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NeuralNotepad free?

NeuralNotepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lock Notes or NeuralNotepad?

NeuralNotepad is rated higher. Lock Notes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while NeuralNotepad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lock Notes or NeuralNotepad have ads?

Neither Lock Notes nor NeuralNotepad shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*