# LOCK MEMO vs Note Widget +

The clearest difference is rating: LOCK MEMO at 4.7 against Note Widget +'s 4.4. Note Widget +'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.8 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LOCK MEMO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Note Widget + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LOCK MEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 495 and 438 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of LOCK MEMO's written reviews are positive against 78% of Note Widget +'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCK MEMO | Note Widget + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-memo-secure-notes/id1070901429/reviews)** | [4.4 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 438 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.8** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Yuri Nesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/521035681) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Note Widget +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735)

Create handwritten notes, dictate voice memos, and write over images. Transform speech into text and schedule reminders. Secure your notes with biometric locks and display them directly on your widget screen.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and text notes, Write over images, Dictate notes and record speech, Transform voice to text, Schedule reminders, Password/biometric protection, Display notes on widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Club, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Happy Club, 6 month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Happy Club, Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- 👍 Great for various lists
- 👍 Good for note-taking
- 👍 Syncs across devices
- 👍 No distracting ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete notes
- 🐛 Subscription not reloading
- 🐛 App won't stay open
- 🐛 Blank yellow page issue
- 🐛 Paper too small for notes

**Reported bugs**

- App won't let me delete a note
- App will not reload subscription
- App won't stay open
- Blank yellow page issue
- Scrolls back to the top of a note

**Requested features**

- Add folder organization
- More than nine categories
- Ability to add tags
- Password protection for notes
- Show full widgets on home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOCK MEMO free?

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

### Is Note Widget + free?

Note Widget + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LOCK MEMO or Note Widget +?

LOCK MEMO is rated higher. LOCK MEMO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while Note Widget + averages 4.4 from 438 ratings.

### Do LOCK MEMO or Note Widget + have ads?

Both LOCK MEMO and Note Widget + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOCK MEMO or Note Widget +?

LOCK MEMO ships an update monthly, and Note Widget + monthly. Most recently, LOCK MEMO was updated on October 10, 2026 and Note Widget + on October 15, 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.*