Comparison

LOCK MEMO vs MyBase

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

Head to head
About

LOCK MEMO

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
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LOCK MEMO is a simple and secure note app with password protection. Designed with simplicity in mind, anyone can use it intuitively without complicated steps. No complex setup is required. Start using it today. ※ Password protection must be enabled in settings. ** Features ** • Create and edit notes • Passcode protection • Adjust font size • Character and line counter • Search notes • Folder management • iCloud backup • URL scheme (pwmm:) Perfect for storing private information, ideas, daily notes, and personal content securely. Keep your notes safe and organized with LOCK MEMO. ■ Terms of Use https://eeggs.jp/terms-of-use-en

About

MyBase

This app provides a simple notepad for creating and editing text notes. It allows for easy navigation between pages, character counting, and copying/pasting content. Additional features include table of contents creation, email and print options, and dynamic text sizing.

Highlights
  • Page navigation (swipe/tap)
  • Character count display
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Table of contents creation
  • Email and print options
  • Dynamic text sizing
Features
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Description of functions and features (1) Notepad function  ● This app“My Base” will be displayed from the page that ended last time and will be editable.  ● Swipe the screen left / right or tap the left / right frame to page forward/backward. If the mode has been set to “5” with the “Mode” button, the page is turned 5 pages at a time, and if it has been set to “1”, the page is turned 1 page at a time.  ● On each page, tap the position in the title / body where you want to enter text and set the cursor there. Type characters using the keyboard that pops up. The cursor will automatically move to the next position each time you enter a character.  ● The entered text is stored in the memory of the device (iPhone/iPad) by pressing the "Done” button.  (2) Character number display function  ● The number of characters in the text of each page is displayed in the light blue label at the bottom of the screen. The number of characters is counted again when the "Done" button is tapped or the page is turned, and the display is updated.  ● The display / non-display of the number of characters with the label can be switched by pressing a few seconds the "mode" button . (v1.4) (3) "Copy" function   By tapping the “Copy” button in a page, the entered title and text will be stored in the device memory. The text is also copied to the clipboard. (4) "Paste" function  ● Tapping the “Paste” button in a page overwrites the title and text stored in the memory into the title and body field of that page, respectively. If you tap "Overwrite" on the pop upped confirmation screen that appears before overwriting, that will be executed.  ● Copying a blank page and pasting it on any other page to delete all characters at once. (5) Table of contents creation function  Pressing a few seconds the “Paste” button, a message pops up asking if you want to create a table of contents. Select "Create" to create a table of contents. (6) "Mail" function   On any page, pressing a few seconds the “Action” button, a screen pops up to select email or print . Select “E-Mail” and follow its instructions on the email control screen that will popup next. (7) "Print" function (Supported in v1.4)   On any page, pressing a few seconds the “Action” button, a screen pops up to select email or print. Select “Print” and follow its instructions on the print control screen that will popup next. (8) Support Dynamic Type Text. (v1.4)    The text size for the title and body can dynamically be changeable through device's “Settings” .    "Setting" => “Accessibility” => “Display & Text Size” => Larger Text => ON => Larger Accessibility Sizes => ON => Change Slider Position    "Setting" => “Accessibility” => “Display & Text Size” => Bold Text => ON (9) Text size temporary change function The text size can be temporarily enlarged / reduced by pinching (v2.3,v2.5).

Screenshots

LOCK MEMO2 screens
MyBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LOCK MEMO at 74% against MyBase's 0%. LOCK MEMO also leads on ratings volume (495 vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). MyBase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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 MEMO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. MyBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LOCK MEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCK MEMO has 495 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of LOCK MEMO's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyBase's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LOCK MEMO versus MyBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOCK MEMOMyBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (495 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings495 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEasterEggsfumio ueda

Customer experience

LOCK MEMO

All ratings495 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative18.1%

MyBase

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LOCK MEMO

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Notes disappearing from folders
  • Edit function becomes unavailable
  • App incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Touch ID not functioning despite advertised
  • Password recovery issues
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  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

9 requests
  • Alphabetical sorting of notes
  • Search functionality
  • Touch ID/biometric authentication
  • Text formatting options (bold, underline, italics)
  • Ability to share or export notes
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  • Picture upload capability
  • Increased storage space
  • Option to purchase ad-free version
  • Dark mode option

MyBase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LOCK MEMO

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.991 Month
None

MyBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LOCK MEMO free?
LOCK MEMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyBase free?
MyBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LOCK MEMO or MyBase?
LOCK MEMO is rated higher. LOCK MEMO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while MyBase averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do LOCK MEMO or MyBase have ads?
Both LOCK MEMO and MyBase show ads.
Which is updated more often, LOCK MEMO or MyBase?
LOCK MEMO ships an update monthly, and MyBase monthly. Most recently, LOCK MEMO was updated on October 10, 2026 and MyBase on October 3, 2026.

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