# Save Notes vs LOCK MEMO

The clearest difference is rating: LOCK MEMO at 4.7 against Save Notes's 4.0. LOCK MEMO also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 33%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months). Save Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LOCK MEMO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Save Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

LOCK MEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCK MEMO has 495 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Save Notes's written reviews are positive against 74% of LOCK MEMO's.

Save Notes ships an update every 24 months, LOCK MEMO monthly. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save Notes | LOCK MEMO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-notes-secure-your-data/id1063042936/reviews) | **[4.7 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-memo-secure-notes/id1070901429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **495** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abhay Vala](https://appshunter.io/developer/915927007) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### Save Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-notes-secure-your-data/id1063042936)

Securely store your private notes with password protection. Keep personal information safe from unauthorized access on your iPhone or iPod touch. Ensure your thoughts and data remain confidential.

**Highlights:** Password protect notes, Secure personal information, Private note storage, Reliable and safe lock, Optimized for iPhone 6/6 Plus

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LOCK MEMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-memo-secure-notes/id1070901429)

This app offers a straightforward way to create and manage private notes with robust passcode protection. It's designed for intuitive use, requiring no complex setup to keep your personal information, ideas, and daily entries secure and organized.

**Highlights:** Passcode protection, Create and edit notes, Folder management, Search notes, iCloud backup, Adjustable font size

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very easy to use and intuitive
- 🔒 Password protection and security features
- 💾 Reliable for storing notes and important information
- ⚡ Simple and lightweight application
- 📝 Great for quick memos and memory jogger

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes disappearing unexpectedly
- 🐛 Edit function stops working after extended use
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- ❌ No alphabetical sorting capability
- ❌ No search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing from folders
- Edit function becomes unavailable
- App incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Touch ID not functioning despite advertised
- Password recovery issues

**Requested features**

- Alphabetical sorting of notes
- Search functionality
- Touch ID/biometric authentication
- Text formatting options (bold, underline, italics)
- Ability to share or export notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save Notes free?

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

### Is LOCK MEMO free?

LOCK MEMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Save Notes or LOCK MEMO?

LOCK MEMO is rated higher. Save Notes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while LOCK MEMO averages 4.7 from 495 ratings.

### Do Save Notes or LOCK MEMO have ads?

LOCK MEMO shows ads; Save Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save Notes or LOCK MEMO?

Save Notes ships an update every 24 months, and LOCK MEMO monthly. Most recently, Save Notes was updated on October 10, 2026 and LOCK MEMO on October 10, 2026.

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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.*